TL;DR
Mammotion unveiled the Spino S1 Pro at CES 2026, a robotic pool cleaner that docks itself via a robotic arm to charge. It navigates pools using onboard cameras and sensors, and features high-flow filtration and traction treads, with final specs and pricing still pending.
What happened
At CES 2026 Mammotion — better known for its robotic lawnmowers — showed the Spino S1 Pro, a pool-cleaning robot designed to autonomously exit the water for charging. The system pairs a pool-side docking station with a mounted robotic arm; the cleaner locates the dock using an underwater communications link, and the arm lifts it out of the pool to recharge. For cleaning, the Spino S1 Pro relies on an onboard camera plus multiple sensors to map the pool and detect dirty spots, steps, edges, corners and obstacles. Mechanically, the device uses five brushless motors and treaded drive that can climb and grip pool surfaces. It pulls water through a dual-layer filter at up to 6,800 gallons per hour. Mammotion says the robot maintains connectivity up to about 10 meters from its dock. The company plans a launch in the first quarter, with final specifications and pricing to be announced.
Why it matters
- Automated retrieval reduces the need for users to lift a wet, heavy cleaner out of the water manually.
- Onboard imaging and sensors could allow more targeted cleaning of high-debris areas and complex pool geometries.
- High flow rate and dual-layer filtration may improve capture of fine sediments like silt and sand.
- Key performance and cost details remain unclear, which will affect buyer decisions and competitive positioning.
Key facts
- Manufacturer: Mammotion, known for robot lawnmowers.
- Model: Spino S1 Pro, demonstrated at CES 2026.
- Docking: A pool-edge docking station with a robotic arm lifts the cleaner out of the water for charging.
- Navigation: Uses an underwater communications link plus an onboard camera and multiple sensors to map the pool and find dirty spots, steps, edges, corners and obstacles.
- Drive system: Five brushless motors and treaded wheels that grip the pool bottom and walls.
- Filtration and flow: Dual-layer filter and a pump rate up to 6,800 gallons per hour.
- Connectivity: Mammotion states the device maintains a connection within a 10-meter radius of its dock.
- Battery life: The company did not disclose battery duration for the S1 Pro; the Spino E1 previously offered up to 210 minutes.
- Availability: Scheduled to launch in the first quarter, with final specs and pricing to be revealed.
What to watch next
- Exact battery runtime and how it compares to the Spino E1 — not confirmed in the source.
- Final specifications and retail pricing, which Mammotion says will be announced ahead of launch — not confirmed in the source.
- Real-world reliability of the docking arm and underwater guidance across different pool shapes and installations — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Brushless motor: An electric motor design that eliminates brushes, typically offering higher efficiency, lower maintenance and longer life than brushed motors.
- Docking station: A fixed unit where a robot returns to recharge, empty, or park; may include mechanical components to secure or lift the device.
- Dual-layer filter: A filtration system with two stages or media layers meant to capture different sizes of debris, improving overall particle removal.
- Underwater communication: Methods for exchanging signals beneath the water surface, often using acoustic or low-frequency transmissions that travel through water.
Reader FAQ
When will the Spino S1 Pro be available?
Mammotion plans to launch the Spino S1 Pro in the first quarter of the year, according to the company.
How does the robot get out of the pool?
The cleaner navigates to a pool-edge docking station using an underwater communications link; a robotic arm on the dock lifts it out for charging.
How long does the battery last?
Not confirmed in the source.
How much will it cost?
Not confirmed in the source.
Can it handle steps and corners?
Yes — the device uses an onboard camera and sensors to identify steps, edges, corners and other obstacles.
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Sources
- This robot pool cleaner lifts itself out of the water to charge
- MAMMOTION Unveils SPINO S1 Pro an Advanced Pool …
- SPINO S1 Pro Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner
- Robotic Pool Cleaner – Automatic Pool Care
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