After months of using the Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum (affectionately named 'Bruce' in our household), I can confidently say it's transformed my cleaning routine—especially with two shedding golden retrievers. Here's the real scoop:

The Good: The suction power is *insane*. It devours pet hair, kibble crumbs, and even embedded dirt from our high-pile carpets. The self-emptying base is genius—no more daily dustbin drama. I empty the base every 45 days (yes, I timed it). The LiDAR mapping eventually worked after a few tries (pro tip: delete your first map and restart with all lights on). Once mapped, room-specific cleaning is a game-changer for post-dinner kitchen crumb patrols.

The Quirks: Bruce isn't winning any IQ tests. He'll occasionally get 'stuck' staring at a chair leg like it's a philosophical dilemma. The app feels like a beta version—random disconnections and that annoying 'hallway' glitch mentioned in other reviews are real. Also, no multi-floor memory means manually carrying Bruce upstairs (he sulks by beeping angrily).

Pet-Hack: Create a 'litter zone' for cleanup duty after kitty visits the box. Matrix Clean mode here is MVP—it does tight spirals that catch scattered litter perfectly.

Final Verdict: At $599, it's pricey but worth every penny for pet owners. Just know you're getting a hardworking but slightly derpy cleaning sidekick who might need occasional tech support hugs.