The Ecovacs ULTRAMARINE P1 is a cordless robotic pool cleaner featuring 4800 GPH suction, SmartNavi intelligent navigation with IMU sensor, dual-layer 3-micron filtration, IP68 waterproofing, and up to 180 minutes runtime. It cleans floors, walls, and waterlines in pools up to 1,937 sq ft and is controlled via the Ecovacs app.
Primary use case: Autonomous robotic cleaning of in-ground and above-ground swimming pools (floor, walls, waterline)
Price
$499
Locomotion
wheeled
Hand Type
none
Autonomy Level
fully_autonomous
AI Capabilities
navigation
Price
$499
Availability
available
Primary Use Case
Autonomous robotic cleaning of in-ground and above-ground swimming pools (floor, walls, waterline)
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