Can a robot vacuum replace an upright for cleaning pet hair?

Robot vacuums are good for daily touch-ups on hardwood and low-pile carpet, but they struggle with embedded hair in medium-to-high pile carpets from long-haired pets. You’ll still need an upright like a Miele or [Dyson V](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Dyson+V&tag=wehavethat-20)15 for weekly deep cleaning. If you can only afford one, get the upright — the robot is a helper, not a hero.