this is my first experience with a somewhat sentient vacuum and I've actually enjoyed it. In the spirit of that enjoyment
So, this is my first experience with a somewhat sentient vacuum and I've actually enjoyed it.  The quick start instructions on the box and the app (there's an app that comes with it!!!) are a pretty good place to start if you're like me and hate having to put things together, follow diagrams, directions, etc.  The bot takes very little to assemble and there's a slight smell when in first use, but this can be expected of any new machine you bring into your home and can be remedied easily: my solution is to put dabs of essential oil (very, very little) on the filter and wham, new experience altogether.  There are a few drawbacks however: difficulties with sliding onto low, medium-thickness carpet, not being able to climb into a room elevated off the flat hardwood and what seems to be the bot's complete inability to find the docking station when told to dock in the app.  All in all, it works like a dream on hardwood and makes me feel grossed out by all the dirt, hair, etc., in the dirt cup because it's so effective (duh, Hoover!).  The dirt cup itself, however, is easy to find and empty, but seems to spill every single time I take the top off which is a minor drawback.  A great little bot which can get into low dirty places like under beds, tables and couches and makes the floor honestly feel cleaner after it's done doing a cycle.  I have spent many an evening running the bot with its Bluetooth in the app, and it responds almost instantly to walls and my directions on the keypad.  Cats are simultaneously fascinated and terrified which is entertaining in and of itself.  Excellent little gadget which has replaced most of my manual vacuuming.
Rating: 4 stars