CES 2026 has once again become a showcase for the future of home automation, with robotics taking center stage in unexpected areas. The latest innovation comes from Mammotion, a company already renowned for its autonomous lawnmowers, which is now aiming to revolutionize pool maintenance. At the Las Vegas event, the company unveiled its most ambitious aquatic robot yet, promising to eliminate the last manual steps in pool cleaning by introducing a system that handles everything from scrubbing to charging without human intervention.
The Fully Autonomous Pool Care Vision
Mammotion's new Spino S1 Pro represents a significant leap forward in robotic pool cleaners. Moving beyond simple vacuuming robots that require manual retrieval for charging and debris emptying, the S1 Pro is engineered for what the company calls "true hands-free" operation. This philosophy, borrowed from its successful lawn-care systems, aims to make pool maintenance a completely background task. The core of this autonomy is a sophisticated docking station equipped with a robotic arm, which fundamentally changes the user interaction with the device.
Key Specifications of the Mammotion Spino S1 Pro:
- Core Innovation: Robotic arm-assisted on-deck self-docking & charging (AutoShoreCharge).
- Navigation: ZonePilot AI Vision (camera, IMU, TOF, pressure sensors).
- Suction Power: Up to 6,800 Gallons Per Hour (GPH).
- Cleaning Modes: Floor, Wall, Horizontal Waterline, All, Edge.
- Cleaning Hardware: Dual roller brushes, treads for climbing.
- Filtration: Dual-layer filter (38 μm + 180 μm).
- Connectivity: Underwater-stable signal technology (10-meter radius from dock claimed).
- Availability: Scheduled for Q1 2026.
- Price: To be announced.
- Battery Life: Not specified.
AutoShoreCharge: The Robotic Arm That Ends Manual Labor
The most visually striking feature of the Spino S1 Pro is its AutoShoreCharge technology. A docking station is mounted at the pool's edge, featuring a robotic arm. When the cleaner's battery runs low or its cleaning cycle is complete, it uses an underwater communication system to navigate back to the dock. Upon arrival, the robotic arm reaches into the water, grabs the cleaner, and lifts it completely out of the pool and onto the deck for charging. This system eliminates the need for users to wade into the water or use poles to retrieve the device, addressing a major pain point in current robotic pool care.
AI-Powered Navigation and Adaptive Cleaning
Intelligence is key to the S1 Pro's operation. It employs what Mammotion calls ZonePilot AI Vision, which combines data from an onboard camera, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), time-of-flight (TOF) sensors, and pressure sensors. This suite gives the robot a detailed understanding of its environment. It can map the pool's layout, identifying specific zones like steps, corners, walls, and the waterline. More importantly, it can detect debris concentration and adapt its behavior on the fly, boosting suction power and adjusting its cleaning path in dirtier areas for a more efficient clean.
Performance and Filtration Specifications
For the actual cleaning task, the Spino S1 Pro is equipped with substantial hardware. It features five brushless motors powering its movement and suction. The device can pump water at a rate of up to 6,800 gallons per hour (GPH), a high flow rate designed to lift not just leaves but also fine silt and sand. Dual roller brushes scrub floors, walls, and steps, while a dual-layer filter system—with meshes of 38 and 180 microns—captures everything from large debris down to micro-particles, ensuring thorough filtration.
Availability and Remaining Questions
Mammotion has announced that the Spino S1 Pro will be available in the first quarter of 2026, with a more specific launch date and final pricing yet to be revealed. The company showcased the device at CES, which ran in early January in the United States. While the promotional material highlights its advanced features, key details remain undisclosed. Most notably, Mammotion has not specified the robot's battery life, a critical factor for determining how large a pool it can clean on a single charge. Potential buyers will also be keenly awaiting the price point to assess its value against competitors that still require manual intervention.