Never was impressed with iRobot for many of the reasons you bring up. Had one and never again. I don't think in this day and age it's too much to have somethi

Never was impressed with iRobot for many of the reasons you bring up. Had one and never again. I don't think in this day and age it's too much to have something like this be able to map and use the map to better vacuum. iRobot seems to resist this for some reason - stubborn pride or whatever, it stinks. I also one an self-emptying unit that can integrate with my central vac so I never have to empty it.