World's First Self-Emptying Pool Robot Eliminates the Worst Part of Using Them

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We're live at CES 2026, and one of the best smart home drops is for pool owners.

Robot pool cleaners are the embodiment of modern convenience for pool owners like me and a true game-changer for keeping them clean without hours of labor each week. But even these handy helpers aren't perfect.

The biggest drawback of using robot pool cleaners is the need to empty the debris tank and clean the filter. The task can be annoying at best and downright gross at worst, as the contents of the debris chamber often include a mixture of soggy leaves, dirt, slime and bugs.

Beatbot's latest launch, unveiled today at CES 2026, the Beatbot AquaSense X ecosystem, comprised of the Beatbot AquaSense X AI Robotic Pool Cleaner and the Beatbot AstroRinse Cleaning Station, takes care of the last nagging chore for pool robot operation.

After each pool cleaning cycle, users simply drop the robot onto the freestanding station, where it self-empties and rinses the inner chamber and filter, preparing it for the next use with no manual scooping required.

As a pool owner, not thrilled by the idea of scooping mounds of soggy goop every few days, consider me excited.

So how exactly does it work?

Once docked, the station activates a high-pressure rotating backflush that clears the filter and directs debris straight into a sealed waste bin. In just three minutes, the filter is cleaned and ready for the next run, requiring no human maintenance.

The station's large 22-liter capacity holds roughly two full cleaning cycles per week. Results will vary depending on the amount of debris your pool collects in a given week. At least once every two months or when full, simply remove and replace the disposable dust bag, keeping debris neatly contained and minimizing mess.

Not to mention Beatbot's best-in-class suction and navigation

Beyond self-emptying, Beatbot's latest robot cleaner boasts best-in-class battery life and navigation, for truly advanced performance among its competitors. The autonomous underwater vacuums are largely set-it-and-forget-it, able to clean for more than three hours on a single charge, sucking up debris from the pool bottom, sides and even stairs.

I tested two Beatbot models last year and can confirm that these autonomous cleaners work as well as advertised, although the steep price kept them off my list of the best robot pool cleaners. This latest advancement puts Beatbot back in the running for the best premium cordless pool robot, and we can assure you that we'll be testing it as soon as possible.

According to the brand, the Beatbot AquaSense X robot is "powered by Beatbot AI 2.0 and the latest HybridSense™ AI Vision system, which doubles the number of debris types recognized from 20 to 40 and expands detection coverage from the pool floor to both the floor and the water surface."

The robot also uses "dual bottom ultrasonic sensors to help identify steps, edges, and shallow platforms, allowing it to navigate varying depths more confidently and maintain consistent cleaning performance across areas such as tanning ledges and shallow zones."

Availability and pricing

The AquaSense X Ecosystem will be available on Jan. 5, 2026, with a staggering SRP of $4,250. The first 500 customers can join a limited preorder program with a $250 deposit to secure exclusive, time-limited benefits.

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