Anki Vector robot review: A magnetic personality covers a lack of smarts

If I was reviewing Anki's Vector as just another smart speaker or Alexa-enabled device, it would be hard to recommend. It takes too long to answer, has a limited set of skills (and Skills), and often won't respond to its wake word until the second or third attempt. But the thing is, even with all its flaws, Vector is just so darn likable. When it's not responding to your queries, Vector sleeps (and snores). He reacts to loud noises.