M1 AI Series 泳池清潔機械人 by iGarden is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 機械人設計 Competition Category.

鐵機械人· 2026

M1 AI Series 泳池清潔機械人

by iGarden

Client: iGarden

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 機械人 Category

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The Design

About M1 AI Series 泳池清潔機械人

M1 AI系列係一款專為長時間自主清潔而設計嘅泳池清潔機械人，運行時間長達16個鐘。有別於盲目導航嘅清潔機，M1 AI系列採用仿生雙AI視覺同四核神經引擎，實現三維空間感知同主動追蹤污垢碎屑。複合式雙重抓地牽引系統支援穩定爬牆。聲納感應水線返回功能，令用戶只需輕拍水面，就可以召喚機械人返回池邊，方便取回。呢個設計旨在令泳池保養喺長達30日內完全免除人手操作。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

M1 AI Series 泳池清潔機械人是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計M1 AI Series 泳池清潔機械人將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。M1 AI Series 泳池清潔機械人因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

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