Let me introduce you to Bruce - my Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum that's become both a household hero and occasional source of frustration. After months of daily use, I've got some real talk about this smart cleaning companion.

The good? Bruce's suction is ridiculously powerful - almost too powerful at first. I learned the hard way that starting on low power for the first few runs is mandatory unless you want your area rugs getting a free facelift. Pet hair? Gone. Crumbs? History. That self-emptying base is pure magic - just press a button and poof, all the nasties disappear without me touching a thing.

Now the quirks... Oh boy. Bruce isn't winning any IQ tests. His initial mapping attempts were like watching a drunk Roomba - bouncing off walls, getting confused by shadows, taking what felt like forever to learn our floorplan. Pro tip: turn on ALL your lights during those first mapping runs - this camera-based bot needs bright ceilings as landmarks.

The app... let's just say it's 'experimental' at best. Random disconnections, rooms mysteriously renaming themselves mid-clean, and occasional map amnesia keep things interesting. But when it works? Being able to shout 'Alexa, tell Bruce to clean under the dining table' feels like living in the future.

After months together, Bruce has somehow become part of the family - we've even considered getting him a decorative skin! Despite his occasional dim moments, waking up to spotless floors every morning makes all the quirks worth it. Just don't expect perfection out of the box - this shark needs time to learn your waters.