M1 AI Series ロボットプール清掃機 by iGarden is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in ロボティクス・オートマトン・オートメーションデザイン Competition Category.

鉄ロボティクス· 2026

M1 AI Series ロボットプール清掃機

by iGarden

Client: iGarden

A' Design Award 鉄賞 Winner in ロボティクス Category

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The Design

About M1 AI Series ロボットプール清掃機

M1 AIシリーズは、最長16時間の稼働時間を実現し、長時間の自律清掃を可能にするロボットプール清掃機です。手探りで動き回る一般的な清掃機とは異なり、M1 AIシリーズは生体模倣型デュアルAIビジョンとクアッドコア・ニューラルエンジンを搭載し、三次元空間認識とゴミの能動的な捕捉を行います。複合素材によるデュアルグリップ・トラクションシステムが安定した壁面登坂を支えます。ソナー起動式の水面復帰機能により、ユーザーが水面を軽く叩くだけでロボットをプールの縁へ呼び寄せ、容易に引き上げることができます。本デザインは、最長30日間、手をかけずにプールを維持できることを目指しています。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鉄賞

M1 AI Series ロボットプール清掃機は、よく設計された創造物に期待される専門的・産業的要件を満たす優れたデザインに授与される、権威ある評価である A' Design Award 鉄賞の受賞作品です。鉄賞の受賞作品は、制作者の高い技量、高度な専門性、専門家としての理解、創造的な能力を示しています。M1 AI Series ロボットプール清掃機は、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される、実用的で革新的な創造物であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 鉄賞を受賞したデザインは、業界のベストプラクティスを統合し、ノウハウと才能に結びついた有能な技術的特性を備えています。M1 AI Series ロボットプール清掃機は、その徹底ぶりで尊敬され、世界をより良い場所にするための生活の質の向上をもたらすよう設計されています。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Pool Cleaner M1 AI Series is an advanced robotic pool cleaner boasting an unprecedented runtime of up to 16 hours. Unlike traditional blind cleaners, it features Biomimetic Dual AI Vision and a Quad Core Neural Engine for true 3D spatial awareness, actively targeting debris. It effortlessly climbs steep walls using a composite Dual Grip Traction System. Upon completion, a sonar-activated One Touch Waterline Return lets users tap the water to summon the robot, ensuring a 30-day hands-free
Dimensions & Packaging: Product Dimensions：507 X392 X 249mm—507 X 392 X 249mm；Robot NW/GW: 11.5-17.8kg
The exterior features an impact-resistant polymer shell. It integrates a high-energy-density lithium battery delivering up to 16 hours of continuous runtime. The system includes a 4.5L extra-large filter basket for heavy debris, twin pumps providing turbocharged suction, and a 5A fast-charging dock. Sensors include a waterproof acoustic sonar module and dual 4K optical cameras.
Tags: Robotic Pool Cleaner, Biomimetic Dual Vision, AI Pool Equipment, Long Runtime Cleaner, Smart Pool Technology, Yard Automation, Sonar Auto Recall, Deep Cleaning Tech
Production Technology: The core features a hydrodynamic polymer body housing a high-density lithium-ion battery and AI-Inverter system. Environmental perception relies on two optical lenses and a 4K image processing unit connected to a 6 TOPS neural engine. The chassis uses a composite drive architecture of four wheels and slim tracks. The Dual Force Flow System uses twin pumps for massive suction. An internal acoustic sonar module detects water surface taps to trigger the automatic waterline return sequence.
Design Challenge: The core engineering challenge was integrating automotive-grade 3D vision underwater without consuming massive battery power. Typical optical sensors fail in low light or cloudy pool water. We overcame this by developing an adaptive dual-camera system with a 4K image processor and a 6 TOPS neural engine for dynamic mapping. An external challenge was physical retrieval logistics; we engineered an acoustic sonar module that filters ambient wave noise to ensure reliable water-tap detection.
Research: We conducted global field research to evaluate pool maintenance pain points. Testing with 50 pool-owning families revealed that current robots clean randomly, miss spots, and are too heavy to retrieve manually from deep water. Users demanded a zero-rescue solution. This insight drove our dual vision navigation and sonar recall innovations. By actively targeting debris and operating for up to 16 hours, it multiplies cleaning efficiency by 10 times, making backyard maintenance effortless.
Inspiration: Inspiration stems directly from the frustrations of pool owners. Traditional cleaners navigate blindly, get stuck constantly, lack battery endurance, and are extremely heavy to lift from deep water. Guided by our Artful Living Technology philosophy, we envisioned a zero-intervention ecosystem. We gave the robot true 3D sight via dual cameras to eliminate missed spots, and engineered an acoustic sonar recall function so the machine proactively comes to the user, ending manual rescues.
Project Duration: The project commenced in January 2024 in Shenzhen, China, with the final production model completed in December 2025. The product will be officially exhibited globally at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, United States, in January 2026. Global distributor and independent website sales initiate in April 2026. Retail availability across major e-commerce platforms in North America and Europe fully begins in May 2026 to align perfectly with the peak summer usage season.
Operation Flow: Daily operation is entirely wire-free and highly intuitive. Users just drop the robot into the pool and the smart system maps the environment autonomously. Dual cameras precisely identify debris and dynamically adjust suction. It climbs walls effortlessly and navigates shallow water steps easily. When cleaning finishes or charging is needed, users simply tap the water surface. The sonar detects the acoustic wave and commands the robot to climb to the nearest waterline for easy retrieval.
Patents: Granted Patent. CN120848560B; Fairland Yituo Outdoor Co. Ltd.2025.China
Image Credits: iGarden