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These independent devices combine brushes with suction for optimal cleaning, use treads over wheels for better wall climbing, and operate efficiently in short cycles. Robot cleaners excel at daily maintenance of already-clean pools but cannot handle severely neglected pools with algae blooms or poor water clarity. In my (new!) role as the editor of PCWorld's growing home robotics category, I was only vaguely aware of robot pool cleaners . And when I did think about them, I assumed they shared many of the same limitations faced by robot vacuums .

Smart home technology is designed to make our lives easier, taking chores off our list and giving us more time to enjoy other pursuits. With the rapid onset of AI technology, autonomous tech is smarter than ever. Gadgets like Beatbot's line of robot pool cleaners take over one of life's necessary but time-consuming tasks, freeing you up to take full advantage of the summer sun. At the top of Beatbot's robot pool cleaner line is the Aquasense 2 Ultra, a cordless model designed for effortless operation that does away with the safety concerns of tangled, damaged or trip-hazard cords. It builds in several industry-first features, including automotive-grade coating technology for enhanced durability, and comes with a strong three-year full-replacement warranty for additional peace of mind.

Cleaning a swimming pool ranks right up there with scrubbing bathroom floors, but the consequences of neglecting either chore are equally unhealthy. Fortunately, in the age of robots you can ditch the laborious chores of manually skimming leaves from your pool's surface and scrubbing algae from its walls and floors. Invest in a modern robotic pool cleaner and let that machine do that dirty work for you. These labor-saving pool bots come in various shapes and sizes with diverse capabilities, not to mention a wide array of prices. The most sophisticated models go for 2,000 or more.