5 Things to Know About the Roomba j7+’s Pet Waste Detection

The [Roomba j](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Roomba+j&tag=wehavethat-20)7+ uses a front-facing camera trained specifically to recognize pet waste. It avoids piles of dog or cat feces instead of running over them.

This feature is called P.O.O.P. detection, which stands for Pet Owner Official Promise. It is not a gimmick—it works reliably in real-world use.

The robot stops and turns away when it detects waste, preventing a messy cleanup. It will also send a notification to your phone.

The camera processes images onboard, so no video is uploaded to the cloud. Privacy is maintained while the feature operates.

This detection is only available on the j7+ model, not older Roombas. If you have pets that occasionally have accidents indoors, this is the model to buy.