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Jan 9, 2024 · Announcement · IncrementalAiper unveils Scuba S1 Pro at CES 2024 with quad-motor filtration and waterline cleaningJan 2024Jan 2024
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  1. 2024
  2. AnnouncementHardwareIncremental

    Aiper unveils Scuba S1 Pro at CES 2024 with quad-motor filtration and waterline cleaning

    Aiper introduced the Scuba S1 Pro on January 9, 2024, with caterpillar treads, dual fine filters and a horizontal waterline mode.

    Full assessment3 claims · 3 technical notes · 2 sources
    AnnouncementHardwareIncremental

    Where it stands
    Aiper Scuba S1 Pro
    Autonomy Ladder
    Level IIIConditional Autonomy
    Human Readiness
    Robovations Score
    47Limited
    What happened

    Pre-orders opened at $1,199.99 per launch coverage, with sales planned for March 2024. Independent results for the waterline mode and obstacle sensors are the open items to watch.

    Bottom line

    The launch claims describe design features and rated limits; field performance was not documented at announcement.

    Impact

    On autonomy

    • WavePath 2.0 navigation is described as planning edge-to-edge coverage of floor and walls.
    • Obstacle-avoidance sensors are listed for steering around objects in the pool.
    • Five cleaning modes include a horizontal waterline mode that the maker calls an industry first.

    On readiness

    • Pre-orders for the whole Scuba Series opened January 9, 2024.
    • General availability was planned for March 2024, so first deliveries were pending.
    • The optional HydroComm communication buoy is sold separately and pairs with the new app.
    Claim check

    3 maker claims checked against the record. Open one to read the finding.

    First horizontal waterline cleaning technology
    Documented findingThe claim is the maker's; launch coverage repeats it and no independent test existed at announcement.
    Debris capture down to 3 microns in a 5-liter basket
    Documented findingFiltration figures are maker specifications and were not independently measured at launch.
    Covers in-ground pools up to 2,150 square feet
    Documented findingCoverage is a rated maximum from the maker; owner results on pools of that size were not yet reported.
    Evidence

    2 sources · all linked

    1. 1Interesting Engineering9 Jan 2024
    2. 2Pool Magazine9 Jan 2024
    Technical notes

    3 sections

    Announcement

    Aiper introduced the Scuba S1 Pro on January 9, 2024, alongside the rest of its Scuba Series, and opened pre-orders the same day. General availability was planned for March 2024.

    Maker-Listed Features

    The maker lists caterpillar treads, dual ultra-fine filters, WavePath 2.0 navigation, obstacle-avoidance sensors and five cleaning modes, including a horizontal waterline mode. Coverage is listed for in-ground pools up to 2,150 square feet. Launch coverage describes quad brushless motors and a 5-liter debris basket.

    Accessories and App

    The HydroComm communication buoy, sold separately, adds wireless connection to the Aiper app. Aiper also announced its first app for iOS and Android with the series. Launch coverage reported a price of $1,199.99 for this model.