When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Amazon Prime Day is almost here, but many of the best discounts have already arrived. These are the top home robotics deals I've found so far. I've been spending the past few months digging into home robotics, and one thing is incredibly obvious: Robot vacuums, lawn mowers, and pool cleaners are becoming more accessible. Homeowners can realistically afford them now -- especially with the juicy deals on offer during Amazon Prime Day.

If you've been looking to buy a robot vacuum for yourself, or you know someone who would love to receive one as a gift this holiday season, Amazon's October Prime Day has a number of deals you'll want to check out. Big sale events like this one are a good time to shop for big-ticket items like robot vacuums, because you can usually find premium models at close to record-low prices. And affordable models aren't excluded either, so you could pick up a budget-friendly robot vacuum for even less. Here are the best robot vacuum deals we found for October Prime Day. The Roomba 694 is a solid, affordable robot vacuum for those that need an easy to use machine that works well on hard and carpeted floors. It's our favorite cheap robot vacuum thanks to its strong suction power, attractive design and easy to use app.

Robot vacuums were some of the hottest products this past Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with nearly every model selling out within a matter of hours at all-time low prices. Luckily, it seems like several manufacturers of the most popular models have been able to secure some more inventory, and Amazon is slashing prices across the board. That doesn't mean every one is a great deal. We test robot vacuums in our lab in Cambridge, MA to find out how well each model picks up dirt as well as how well it can navigate a slew of obstacles--just like the ones it'll confront in your home. Based on current sales, our favorite in-stock pick is definitely the iRobot Roomba 770 ($339.99 at Amazon, SAVE $159.01) which is at a record low price of just $339.99,