I chose the manufacturer's top-of-the-line model since I had doubts about this kind of technology. The vacuum cleaner performed admirably. The consistency of cleaning and lack of the human element are its key benefits. The dust collector can now be cleaned every two to three days after it ceased clogging to the eyeballs after a few days. I use a traditional vacuum to clean the dust collector while also visiting a few locations that the robot has not yet reached. The self-cleaning station is unnecessary in my opinion because it does not remove hair from the shaft. I position the robot in the kitchen under a cabinet.