Robot Pool Cleaner Lifts Itself Out to Charge
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– Mammotion, known for robot lawnmowers, unveiled the Spino S1 Pro robot pool cleaner at CES 2026.
– The cleaner features a docking station with a robotic arm that automatically lifts it out of the water for charging.
– It navigates pools using an onboard camera and sensors to identify debris, steps, and obstacles for cleaning.
– The device has five motors, treads for grip, and a filter system capable of pumping 6,800 gallons of water per hour.
– The Spino S1 Pro is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of the year, with final specifications and pricing still to be announced.
A new robotic pool cleaner from Mammotion, known for its automated lawnmowers, introduces a clever self-docking feature that physically lifts the device from the water for charging. Unveiled at CES 2026, the Spino S1 Pro aims to eliminate the manual task of retrieving a cleaner from the pool. The system relies on a stationary docking station equipped with a robotic arm, positioned at the pool’s edge. When the robot requires a charge, it uses an underwater communication link to navigate back to this dock. The station then activates its arm to lift the cleaner completely out of the water, ensuring it is dry and ready for its next maintenance cycle.
For its cleaning duties, the robot employs an onboard camera and an array of sensors to map the pool environment. This allows it to identify specific problem areas like steps, corners, and walls, while also avoiding obstacles. Five brushless motors power the unit, which uses tank-like treads to climb and grip pool surfaces. Its filtration system is notably powerful, capable of moving up to 6,800 gallons of water per hour through a dual-layer filter designed to trap fine debris such as silt and sand.
Connectivity is maintained within a 10-meter radius of the docking station, though Mammotion has not yet disclosed key details like battery life or final pricing. The company has stated that the Spino S1 Pro is scheduled for release in the first quarter of this year, with complete specifications and cost to be announced closer to the launch date. This new model represents a significant step in automating the entire pool cleaning process, from scrubbing the interior to handling its own charging routine.
(Source: The Verge)
