I tested the bObi Pet for the first week and found the following perfect candidate for this little robot: I have shiny white floors that are impossible to keep clean, I live in the tropics where it rains constantly and my yard turns into a dirty hole. I have two fluffy, drooling dogs that toss their hair onto a sweater every day, and I'm a big fan of weekly game nights, which usually involve spilling some alcoholic beverage on the floor. Most people would run away screaming. Before bObi Pet, I was resigned to the daily floor cleaning routine, constantly slipping on it in my socks, mopping the floor and dusting my feet wherever I went. (Maybe I bought my dogs rag booties, too.) After reading the positive reviews here and comparing them to competing robots that cost hundreds of dollars more, I decided to take the plunge and try my first robot vacuum. I had realistic expectations: maybe I need to clean up a little less, and I realized that if the bot doesn't work well, at least I didn't pay as much as crazy people who can shell out a thousand for a rumba text with your iPhone. (I already have a smart thermostat/security system that texts me more than all my friends combined. I don't need another device to blow up my phone in the middle of the night to tell me it's on the carpet stuck and needs help .hands.) I expected to spend less money on flip flops and socks. However, I didn't expect to immediately develop such a strong bond with this little robot that I have trouble remembering how I lived without her. For a few days I watched her figure things out (she's a quick learner). This morning I woke up to a freshly cleaned house, bObi successfully woke up in the middle of the night to do the scheduled cleaning. She was so quiet that not even the dogs woke up and stared at her in horror and then backed away slowly like the first time I let her out. True, the "swipe" feature isn't great; bobi's enviously skinny frame only has room for a wet microfiber towel to affix underneath and smuggle in, but the "waffle" method does an excellent job of getting rid of stubborn dirt stains, as I discovered during our usual after-shower this afternoon. Battle of the dog paw prints. It won't replace a human with a wet vacuum, a stick vacuum, and a set of human eyeballs that can methodically clean every inch of a room β bObi is better for maintenance than deep cleaning. But by letting them run around the house for a cycle or two every day, I reduced the amount of dog hair on my mop by almost 90%, which is a lot. Reviews of her decibel levels are accurate - she's quiet enough that you can listen to music, talk, or watch TV while she cleans. And honestly, when I see that nimble little silver disk flying all over the place, moving around the furniture, I feel like I'm living in this kind of flying machine for everyone, in the Jetson future I've dreamed of have. now that i was a kid. I haven't experienced anything of what some reviewers have called their intentional attempts at reorganization, ie. She bumped into things with such force that she moved them from room to room. And thanks to their minimalist, unobtrusive-looking "block," I've become an expert at drawing their attention to areas of any size that I need to clean the most, and I love that there's no nasty, messy duct tape to come up with that I can put some others. Brands. Its suction power isn't like a full-size vacuum, but then again, it's not a full-size vacuum either. The design itself is slick robot-wise, and so far I love how intuitive all of its features are. I'm not the most tech savvy person in the world. So if you're like me, I suggest you use the Bobisweep website owner's area. If you're more of a visual learner, the company has all the assembly, how-to, and troubleshooting information you need broken down into short, small, easy-to-follow videos. After watching it, it took me about ten minutes to set everything up. First of all, what sets this bot apart from others is the company's customer service. I received a thoughtful, honest response (ironically from a real person) within hours of submitting my warranty information, and I have never experienced such lightning-fast, unambiguous responses from a company regarding the strengths and weaknesses of their products. This alone makes me feel confident in my purchase and I will recommend bObi pet to my friends and family. Having worked in the customer service department of a large online store, I know how seldom companies spend money and take the time to ensure their customers receive real, well-informed answers from agents who are willing to deviate from a pre-packaged script (not to mention the automated robo menus that will have you screaming "I WANT TO TALK TO HUMAN" over and over again like a mad astronaut lost in space). These guys are the real deal; They understand that they genuinely want you to enjoy their product and are interested in constructive feedback. Kudos to her and bObi for those paw prints. If only I could persuade her to wash my clothes now.