At least, that’s what I’ve heard. I don’t have a Roomba myself, which might seem surprising given my general enthusiasm for vacuums, but maybe that’s because I already have a pet: my dog, Gordo. He provides me with a similar level of emotional support as a Roomba would, although he doesn’t offer the same level of productive support; Gordo doesn’t do much besides lie around, eat, sniff his butt, and drink water so fast he barfs.
A Roomba may not be cuddly, but many owners say they regard the device as a pet or, at the very least, a semi-sentient being that resides in their home.