We knew it wouldn’t be long before robots took over the earth, but at least these lot are friendly… Today we’re offering you a Neato Botvac 70e robotic vacuum cleaner for only £299, saving you £196 compared with Simply Things' price of £495 (correct as of 2.10.14). With patented laser technology that ensures the vacuum scans and maps the room for a methodical clean, this hands-free vacuum is the next step in cleaning. So while you sit back and enjoy a well-deserved break, it’ll suck up dirt and dust from the floors and the side of the walls, plus you can even set boundary markers so it avoids specific areas. You don’t even have to worry if you’re planning on heading out for the day but didn’t have time to clean, as there’s a function to schedule daily, multi-room or spot cleaning, while the robot itself will auto-recharge and resume cleaning without any prompting. All you need to do now is teach it how to make the perfect cuppa…