Shark S87 robotic cleaning system: A great vacuum with bad AI

I remember a time not so long ago where robot vacuums would set you back $1,000 or more and prove more work than they were worth. They didn’t get corners, left streaky floors, and ended up damaging things like cords, furniture, and sometimes even the floor itself. They were less “smart” device and more “let’s add some rubber to a clumsy vacuum, switch it on, and see what happens.” Things have changed. Shark, a leader in the upright vacuum space, proves as much with a smart, capable, and stylish robot that’ll set you back less than $500. Still, I chuckle…

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