Aiper has unveiled a “cognitive AI-powered” smart yard ecosystem, spanning robotic pool cleaning, smart irrigation, and water quality management. The announcement at CES 2026 marked a significant advancement from the company, founded in 2016, which makes the world’s top smart robotic pool cleaner brand in terms of 2025 manufacturer sales volume, according to Euromonitor International Co., Ltd.

“Smarter solutions and AI are unlocking new possibilities across every part of the yard—and now, it’s transforming the pool and lawn,” said Richard Wang, Founder & CEO of Aiper. “With our new cognitive AI-driven pool cleaners and intuitive smart yard solutions, Aiper is making outdoor care easier and more sustainable. It’s about how automation and design can work together to create more time for living and fun—be it poolside or in the yard.”

The company has been a driving force behind robotic pool cleaning, pioneering the shift from corded, mostly manual solutions to intelligent, cordless automation with industry-first technologies designed to eliminate complexity and deliver more carefree ownership experiences. Its focus on research, engineering, and user-centered design has resulted in past innovations like advanced navigation, waterline cleaning, and surface skimming to today’s AI-powered solutions, combining proprietary algorithms, advanced sensors, and sustainable design to deliver intelligent, autonomous systems.

Aiper says its cognitive AI technology represents a major leap over traditional automation. Designed to sense, learn, and adapt in real time, it enables the company’s products to intelligently adjust performance based on environmental conditions, usage patterns, and user needs. The intelligence layer forms the foundation of the company’s connected yard ecosystem, meant to deliver smarter cleaning paths, optimized water and energy use, and consistent results across outdoor spaces.

At the center of Aiper’s CES presence were 2026 Innovation Award Honorees—the Scuba V3, in Ultra format, and the EcoSurfer Senti.

 

Scuba V3, Pro, and Ultra

With the Scuba V3 robotic pool cleaner, Aiper aims to demonstrate how intelligent navigation—Cognitive AI Navium Mode and VisionPath adaptive navigation—can elevate pool care. The machine will be available in February at an MSRP of $999.

It analyzes pool size and shape to optimize cleaning routes, ensuring thorough floor, wall, and waterline coverage with minimal user input. Efficient cleaning performance is enabled by core technologies, including VisionPath adaptive path planning, JetAssist horizontal waterline cleaning, dual brushes with 4800-gal/h flow, and MicroMesh ultra-fine filtration.

At the heart of the unit is Vision Cleaning, an AI-driven systµem powered by a camera and an algorithm package trained on more than 200 real pools across multiple regions. It recognizes over 20 types of debris—from leaves and stones to algae and hair—up to 2 m (6.6 ft) away and adjusts the cleaning path in real time. With the tech, the robot shifts from “blind cycling” to targeted, adaptive cleaning, drastically improving speed and accuracy.

With AI Patrol Cleaning, the robot can clean up to 10 times faster, focusing on high-need areas before dirt and biofilm have time to accumulate. The company says that this ensures consistently spotless results that competing cleaners cannot match.

The Scuba V3 is said to break new ground with Cognitive AI Navium Mode, which uses vision intelligence to create smart, autonomous cleaning schedules. Instead of rigid 48-h cycles that over-clean some areas and miss others, the mode designs micro-cleaning routines based on pool size, weather conditions, and cleaning history. Each session lasts just 15-20 min and targets only dirty zones.

The precision leads to reduced runtime, saving energy, extending motor life, and promoting long-term water clarity with less effort. Consumers can enjoy a pool that stays fresh without manual mode switching or unnecessary full cleanings.

More broadly, the Scuba V3 stands out for its consumer-centered design, addressing the biggest usability barriers in the category. Weighing just 8.2 kg (18 lb), it is said to be lighter than traditional robots. One-click activation, an ergonomic grip, and a quick water-release system ease retrieval. The auto-docking waterline retrieval system parks the robot at the edge for easy pickup and sends real-time app alerts so users never have to search for it.

The machine features TUV-certified privacy protection. The AI camera only captures what it needs to clean, with no images saved, shared, or stored; it is designed with strict data minimization. To guarantee an efficient clean both day and night, the Scuba V3 is equipped with dual automatic night lights to enable the camera to capture debris no matter the time of day.

A wireless charging dock eliminates the risks and frustrations of wet charging ports. Over-the-air updates ensure the robot’s AI vision improves over time.

The Scuba V3 upgrade, called Pro, features JellyFloat anti-stuck hovering technology and multi-layer MicroMesh filtration, enabling smoother navigation and better debris capture. The previously announced Scuba V3 Ultra flagship, and CES Innovation Award Honoree, is the brand’s most advanced pool cleaner to date.

Aiper calls the Scuba V3 Ultra the world’s first cognitive, AI-powered, 6-in-1 robotic pool cleaner, delivering fully autonomous pool care from surface to floor. It combines intelligent vacuuming, wall climbing, and surface skimming into one cordless device, providing complete 360° coverage with minimal user intervention. It features 8500-gal/h suction, dual-layer filtration down to 3 µm, and energy-efficient operation that reduces power consumption by up to 40%.

Powered by Cognitive AI Navium Mode, the Scuba V3 Ultra uses real-time vision, ultrasonic sensors, local weather data, and debris detection to decide when, where, and how to clean. Unlike traditional robots that rely on fixed cycles, Navium dynamically adjusts cleaning paths, suction power, and priorities—such as automatically initiating post-storm surface cleaning to capture up to 99% of debris.

Industry-first technologies include JellyFloat Energy-Smart Lift Engine, enabling resurfacing and shallow-area cleaning down to 20 cm (7.9 in), and BioClaw surface capture, which actively guides floating debris into the collection chamber.

 

Senti skimmer and water quality

Aiper calls its EcoSurfer Senti the world’s first AI-powered pool skimmer with integrated water-quality management. The fully solar-powered device operates continuously to remove surface debris, monitor water chemistry, and maintain optimal pool conditions without cords, charging, or manual testing.

Using AI-enhanced vision and dual sensors, EcoSurfer Senti identifies and captures floating debris within a 2-m radius before it sinks. Its SolarSeeker technology autonomously navigates toward optimal sunlight to ensure uninterrupted operation day and night.

Built-in lab-grade sensors continuously analyze pH, chlorine, ORP (oxidation-reduction potential), and temperature, automatically dispensing microdoses of treatment when needed. Through the Aiper app, users can view real-time water quality data and receive alerts—delivering a healthier, clearer pool with minimal effort and reduced chemical and energy use.

 

Adding irrigation

Beyond pool care, the IrriSense 2 is a key highlight in Aiper’s expansion into other “yard” categories.

Said to be the world’s first 4-in-1 multi-zone smart irrigation system, it combines a controller, sprinklers, an electric valve, and a nutrient feeder into one compact solution. Its Weather-Sense Response technology automatically adjusted watering schedules based on environmental conditions, conserving up to 40% of water while ensuring precise, plant-specific care. Its EvenRain technology delivered uniform coverage across large yards to transform how homeowners approach sustainable lawn care.

Its MSRP is $399, and it will be available in February.