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by vinay427 3124 days ago
> less thorough (lower number of passes over any given spot)

If the device is smart enough, thoroughness can be a choice so the user can opt for multiple systematic passes instead of being required to wait through multiple random uneven passes.

> less robust (navigation easily gets confused by sunlight, dirty sensors, room changes, etc.)

This implies that robot vacuums that are sufficiently intelligent don't exist yet.