Beatbot looks to raise the bar for robotic pool cleaners—again

Beatbot builds some of the most sophisticated—and the most expensive—robot pool cleaners on the market, and it’s once again raising the stakes at CES 2026 with the introduction of its AquaSense X. This doesn’t look like just an incremental advance over the TechHive Editors’ Choice-winning AquaSense 2 Ultra, it’s Beatbot’s first foray into self-cleaning technology, courtesy of a key component that lives on land.

The Beatbot AquaSense X AI Robotic Pool Cleaner looks and feels a lot like 2025’s Ultra, but the addition of the new Beatbot AstroRinse Cleaning Station is an entirely new concept, not just for Beatbot but for the industry as a whole. This box-like docking station is a sizeable device atop which the AquaSense X robot rests when not in use.

Once placed on top of the device, the AstroRinse gets to work, flushing the AquaSense’s filter during a three-minute cycle. Debris is captured in the 23-liter basket underneath; Beatbot says for a typical pool owner, the disposable AstroRinse debris bag will need to be replaced only once every two months (based on a cycle of two cleanings per week). The AstroRinse also recharges the unit after the cleaning cycle is complete.

As for the Beatbot AquaSense X robot itself, while it looks familiar, many of its systems have been upgraded under the hood. Its AI vision detection system now recognizes 40 types of debris (up from 20 on the Ultra), allowing the unit to search for debris on the pool floor instead of simply traversing the area on a preset path.

The new detection system can also search for debris on the surface of the pool: Like its predecessor, the AquaSense X can rise to the surface and float, operating in a skimmer mode as part of its cleaning cycle. The unit also has improved detection of permanent pool features, such as steps and ledges, thanks to dual ultrasonic sensors on the underside of the robot.

Lastly, the unit now integrates with various smart home environments—including Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, and Google Assistant—allowing for voice-activated operation in addition to control via Beatbot’s mobile app.

The AquaSense X will be available on January 5, 2026 at a price of $4250. The first 500 customers who preorder a unit will receive a $250 discount.

If you’re attending CES in person and would like to see the AquaSense X in action, the robot will be on display at Beatbot’s booth: Venetian #53852.

This news story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best robotic pool cleaners