Works best in open floor plan
I have never owned a robotic vacuum, so I can only compare this to my experience with what I own which are traditional vacuums.<br /><br />Pros:<br /><br />-Set it and forget it.  Regulate it through the app on your phone (this wasn't super easy at first) and it can run when you are out.  Why is this important? Because it's not silent (con).  It bangs into furniture and moves around on a battery operated motor.  It makes noise.<br /><br />-doesn't require batteries.  Recharges in its own station, which in theory it finds on its own when it needs to (con- can't seem to get that function to work).<br /><br />-seems to clean up well.  The side brush is key.<br /><br />-automatically stops before falling downstairs.  Shuts itself off when it falls more than a few inches.<br /><br />In general I had trouble having it fit with my older home.  It has multiple levels on the main floor and lots of furniture.  I think what it all boils down to though is that this is the type of vacuum that works great with open floor plan homes, and all on one level with either hardwood or short pile carpets.  I personally find it irritating to be around it when it's on, and I find the small collection container underneath to be too small for pet hair collection.  This would be great for a small apartment - with no cats to be annoyed while you ran it while you are at work. Definitely run it while you are out.
Rating: 4 stars