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Aiper has unveiled a pretty cool product at IFA in Berlin this week. And that’s the company’s first smart solar powered cordless robot pool surface skimmer. It’s called the Surfer S1. The Surfer S1 actually won’t launch until Q1 of 2024, so it won’t be out anytime soon, but it should be out in time for next Summer.
Surfer S1 is basically a smart water surface cleaning robot, which is powered by the Sun. That’s thanks to a solar panel that is on the top of the robot. So as long as it’s sunny, it should be able to get the job done. Though, Aiper does say that it should get you about 10 hours of efficient surface cleaning.
Don’t forget that this is a “smart” pool skimmer too, which means there’s an app. It works on both Android and iOS, and gives you control of the pool skimmer in the palm of your hand. You can also monitor the robot’s performance, set a schedule for cleaning, check on the battery levels and a whole lot more. It’s a lot like a robot vacuum, but for your pool.
How does the Surfer S1 work?
It uses anti-beaching columns that can prevent it from getting stuck, along with two ultrasonic wave sensors that can detect and avoid hitting the pool walls. There are also motorized paddle-wheels that allow the robot to move around, and skim the pool. It can glide across pool surfaces and it works on all shapes and sizes of pools. So you can toss that skimmer and get the Surfer S1 instead.
Aiper says that the Surfer S1 is going to be available in the first quarter of 2024, and the price is actually pretty good. It’s going to be available for just $599. And available in black and white. Currently, Aiper robots are available from their website, Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot and Lowes. So expect the Surfer S1 to be available in the same retailers.
