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Ecovacs Ultramarine P1 robotic pool cleaner goes on sale in the US at $499.99
The Ultramarine P1, Ecovacs' first robotic pool cleaner, went on sale in the US on May 5, 2026, at $499.99, four months after its CES 2026 debut.
Full assessment
AutonomyL2 unchangedReadinessReadiness unchangedScoreScores unchangedIt plans routes with an IMU sensor instead of bumping around the pool at random.
WatchingWhether independent reviews match the listed 99 percent floor coverage.
Impact on autonomy
- SmartNavi route planning uses an IMU sensor to track position
- Systematic path planning replaces random bump-and-turn movement
- Three cleaning modes and scheduling set through the Ecovacs Home app
Impact on readiness
- On sale in the US from May 5, 2026
- Launch price $499.99 at Ecovacs.com and Amazon
- Ecovacs' first product in the pool-cleaning category
Claim check3 claims reviewed
Up to 99 percent floor coverageBoth launch articles repeat the figure without a test; it describes the floor only, not walls or waterline4,800 GPH UltraPure suctionAndroid Headlines lists the flow rating alongside an anti-clog channel; no measured pickup result accompanied the launchPlanned routes instead of random movementAndroid Headlines explains the difference as IMU position tracking, which estimates location rather than mapping the pool with LiDAR or camerasBottom lineA dated US release of a first-generation pool robot, with coverage and suction figures still awaiting independent testing.
Technical notes3 sections
- Release
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Android Headlines reported on May 5, 2026 that the Ultramarine P1, first shown at CES 2026, was available for purchase at $499.99 from Ecovacs.com and Amazon. 9to5Toys reported the same day that Ecovacs had launched the pool cleaner and that it was available for purchase, describing it as the brand’s entry into pool cleaning.
- Cleaning System
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Android Headlines lists 4,800 GPH UltraPure suction with a high-performance motor and an S-flow anti-clog channel, and up to 99 percent floor coverage. 9to5Toys also cites the 4,800 GPH suction rating.
- Navigation and Control
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Both sources describe the SmartNavi navigation system, which uses an IMU sensor to track the robot’s position and plan efficient routes, in contrast with the random bump-and-go movement of many lower-priced pool robots. Android Headlines notes control through the Ecovacs Home app with three cleaning modes and scheduling.