Are there any that detect and avoid obstacles like cords and socks? I’d love to be able to run it without cleaning up.

You’d think with all the Ai out there this would be possible.

Yes. At CES just few days ago there was one announced that has a robot arm that tidies up for you.

Personally I kinda like being forced to tidy up (and I have 2 small children).

wyze sells their new robot vacuum for about $100-$150 every year, you have to look around nov - dec (black friday and christmas sells), you might also find it sold by walmart for $100. it usually goes for around $300.

I'll be transiting China this summer so plan is to get a high end Roborock.