3 Things to Know About Roomba’s Pet Waste Avoidance Feature

The feature is called P.O.O.P., which stands for Pet Owner Official Promise. It means the [Roomba j](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Roomba+j&tag=wehavethat-20)7+ uses a front-facing camera to detect and avoid solid pet waste.

It is designed to prevent the vacuum from smearing dog poop across your floor. This is a practical solution for pet owners who have dealt with the mess before.

The camera-based detection works only on solid waste, not liquids or other debris. You still need to check for accidents before running the vacuum.