As it happens, parts wear out and in the last few months, Mr. Neaterman has not been performing very well. After attempting to repair Neaterman several times with new sensors, motors, wheels, and brushes - unfortunately his time as the hardest working cleaner in our house has come to an end.
When researching robotic vacuums in 2022, there are a LOT more options. Many companies, form factors, features, and even dual use robots that vacuum and mop. So which one did we choose? The Neato D9, which was just released in 2021.