CES 2026 NEWS – Beatbot is unveiling the AquaSense X Ecosystem at CES 2026, where it has been named a CES Innovation Awards Honoree in the Home Appliances category. The system combines AI powered autonomous cleaning with automated post cleaning maintenance, targeting what many pool robot owners consider the most tedious part of the ownership experience: cleaning the robot itself after every use. At the center of this ecosystem sits the AstroRinse Cleaning Station, which Beatbot says eliminates the need for manual filter cleaning entirely.
The AquaSense X Ecosystem consists of two primary components: the AquaSense X AI Robotic Pool Cleaner and the AstroRinse Cleaning Station. Beatbot positions this as a complete pool care system rather than a standalone cleaner. The robot runs on Beatbot AI 2.0 and uses what the company calls HybridSense AI Vision, with debris recognition expanded from 20 types to 40 types, including various leaf shapes, fruits, berries, and nuts. Detection coverage now spans both the pool floor and water surface, up from floor only in previous models.
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Coverage, Navigation, and Performance
The AquaSense X cleans four zones: floor, walls, waterline, and water surface. Beatbot has equipped the robot with AI powered adaptive path planning and dual bottom ultrasonic sensors that detect steps, edges, and shallow platforms. The minimum depth for platform cleaning is 13.7 inches (35 cm), which accommodates tanning ledges and shallow sun shelves. This navigation system is specifically designed for complex multi level pools where traditional robots often struggle with elevation changes. The robot uses a cordless design powered by 11 motors with what Beatbot describes as submarine style propulsion. Two onboard LEDs enable cleaning in low light conditions, and Beatbot says AI Quick Mode can reduce cleaning time by up to 50 percent compared to Standard Floor Mode, though actual results may vary.
The AquaSense X supports Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Siri for checking battery status, enabling child lock, and receiving alerts when cleaning finishes. However, due to Wi Fi limitations, voice commands to start cleaning are only available for station filter cleaning and water surface cleaning, and cannot be initiated while the robot is submerged.
AstroRinse Cleaning Station
For most pool robot owners, the cleaning cycle does not end when the robot finishes. Retrieving the unit, removing the filter, rinsing debris by hand, and drying everything before storage adds time and mess to what was supposed to be an automated process. Beatbot designed the AstroRinse to eliminate this step entirely.
The AstroRinse is what Beatbot describes as the world’s first fully automatic filter cleaning system for robotic pool cleaners. When the robot docks after a cleaning cycle, the station automatically rinses the internal filter, empties the debris tank, and begins recharging. The process uses a high pressure rotating backflush that completes in approximately 3 minutes. Debris is flushed into a sealed waste bin, keeping the mess contained and hands free. Once the self cleaning cycle is complete, the station automatically begins recharging the robot.
“Customers have consistently told us that maintaining the robot after cleaning was still a major pain point,” said Siler Wang, Founder and CEO of Beatbot. “With the Beatbot AquaSense X Ecosystem, we set out to eliminate that burden, making both pool cleaning and robot maintenance smarter, cleaner, and truly effortless for the user.”
The waste bin holds 22 liters, which Beatbot says is equivalent to approximately 3000 leaves. At two cleaning cycles per week, the bin can go up to two months without emptying. The station uses a disposable dust bag to simplify waste removal. Installation requires connection to a water inlet, water outlet, and power supply.
The ecosystem also includes a water clarification system using skin safe recycled crab shell agents that bind fine particles and help remove dirt, oils, and residue from pool water. One 300 ml clarifier kit treats up to 99,000 gallons and lasts approximately one month with weekly dosing. The system is TÜV Rheinland certified, complies with the ETSI EN 303 645 cybersecurity standard, and includes a 3 year full replacement warranty.
Pool robots have automated water cleaning for years, but post cleaning maintenance has largely remained manual. After evaluating the AquaSense X Ecosystem, The Gadgeteer is awarding the Beatbot AquaSense X Ecosystem our Best of CES 2026 recognition for addressing that ownership pain point as part of the system’s core design.
Pricing and Availability
The Beatbot AquaSense X Ecosystem is available starting January 5, 2026 at an MSRP of $4,250. A limited preorder program offers the first 500 customers early access with a $250 deposit. Beatbot is demonstrating the AquaSense X at CES 2026 in the Venetian Expo, Halls A to D, Booth 53852.
Separate from the AquaSense X, Beatbot is also showing an updated version of its Aquatic RoboTurtle at CES 2026. This prototype features a dual camera Intelligent Robot Perception System, multi arm drive architecture, and gesture recognition capability. Beatbot positions RoboTurtle as a research and exploration platform for environmental monitoring and water quality research, not a consumer pool product.
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