Living modestly space-wise doesn't rule out the convenience of outsourcing chores where you can. Actually, it turns out that robot vacuums can actually make a lot of sense in a small space like a studio apartment — you just have to get creative with placement.

Limited floor space sets the stage for a jam-packed furniture arrangement sprinkled with miscellaneous crap that doesn't have a permanent home. While basic row-by-row robot vacuums would crash and burn in a tricky setup like this, robot vacuums with smart mapping and precise small obstacle avoidance could save you the headache of trying to maneuver a stick vacuum in tight areas. Ditching an upright vacuum also frees up sweet, sweet closet space.

Here are our top six picks for robot vacuums for small spaces: