The great robot uprising of 2051 is still decades away, but that date is approaching fast. Before those dark days arrive, why not enjoy having a robot serve you, rather than the other way around? They can handle a variety of messy tasks without complaint, since they can’t feel discomfort (or love)… yet.

Lawnbott

It complains less than the neighbor’s teenage son, and it’s less likely to go smoke pot behind your tool shed. The Lawnbott can be programmed to patrol your yard as often as you want, cutting your lawn to the selected height. Sensors ensure that it stays on the grass, avoiding rocks and small children. When it’s done, it returns to the docking station to recharge. Since it runs on a battery, you don’t have to pay for gas and you can keep your little slice of nature tidy without fouling up the rest of the planet. $1,749

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Roomba Discovery

The infamous robot vacuum cleaner. Just set it down in a room and pick one of three modes: Spot for a quick tidy-up, Clean for a more thorough sweep, and Max for really dirty rooms. The Roomba detects the size of the room and placement of walls, planning its route to effectively clean the open areas as well as getting the nooks and crannies with its side brushes. This latest model charges faster, runs for longer, and automatically detects dirty areas, giving them extra attention. $280

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Scooba

The Scooba is the mop to the Roomba’s broom, scouring your floors rather than just sucking up debris. Fill it up with cleaning product and watch as it patrols your floors, hosing them down, scrubbing them, and sucking away the dirty liquid. Sensors keep it away from stairs and ledges, and ensure that it’s cleaning route covers the entire floor area. $450

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Aquabott

Your girlfriend has been eying the pool boy for too long. Time to replace him with something that she (hopefully) can’t get aroused by. The Aquabott makes cleaning the pool easy. Just drop it in the pool, push the button, and it goes to work. Its powerful filtration system sucks even the tiniest floating debris from the water, while it’s scrubbing bristles tackle that nasty algae as it crawls along the pool walls. $819

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