A recent review reveals striking similarities between the mobile applications used to control different brands of robotic vacuums. The user interfaces and functionalities across brands are remarkably consistent, creating a sense of déjà vu for testers. All applications feature a fully automated “AI mode” intended to intelligently navigate and clean homes by recognizing rooms and dirt levels. However, this mode often results in inconsistent cleaning quality, with rooms cleaned to varying degrees of cleanliness. Despite branding, the core user experience remains largely the same, suggesting a lack of significant differentiation in software design within the robotic vacuum industry. This uniformity raises questions about innovation in app development for these devices.