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Capabilities
Capabilities
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | $1,099 USD |
| Height | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed |
| Weight | Not officially disclosed | 8.2 kg (18.1 lbs) |
| Battery Life | Not officially disclosed | Up to ~3 hours per cycle (~170–190 minutes) |
| Charging Time | Not officially disclosed | Approximately 5 hours (wireless charging dock) |
| Max Speed | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed |
| AI | Qualcomm Dragonwing AI processor (deep learning) | VisionPath AI navigation with dToF mapping, Cognitive AI debris detection, AI Navium autonomous scheduling, intelligent obstacle avoidance trained on 2+ years of real-world pool data across US, Europe, and Australia |
| Sensors | Camera (AI Object Recognition), AI Liquid Detection Sensor, Floor Detection Sensor | AI Vision Camera (front-facing), dToF (direct Time-of-Flight) sensor, 2-meter detection range, 20+ debris-type recognition |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SmartThings | Wi-Fi, Aiper mobile app (iOS/Android) |
| Voice Assistants | Bixby | None |
| Status | Development | Available |
| Category | Cleaning | Cleaning |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Aiper |
Capability matrix
Use this grid when the shortlist is already close and feature gaps become the real tiebreaker.
| Capability | Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra | Scuba V3 |
|---|---|---|
| 100°C Steam Cleaning | ✓ | — |
| AI Floor Detect | ✓ | — |
| AI Liquid Recognition (spill detection & contextual response) | ✓ | — |
| AI Navium Autonomous Scheduling | — | ✓ |
| AI Object Recognition (humans, pets, cables, rugs) | ✓ | — |
| AI Patrol Targeted Cleaning | — | ✓ |
| AI Vision-Based Navigation (VisionPath) | — | ✓ |
| Bixby Voice Control | ✓ | — |
| Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaning (in-ground pools) | — | ✓ |
| Dual-Brush Scrubbing | — | ✓ |
| EasyPass Wheel (2.4-inch threshold climbing) | ✓ | — |
| Floor, Wall, and Waterline Cleaning | — | ✓ |
| JetAssist Horizontal Waterline Cleaning | — | ✓ |
| MicroMesh Dual-Layer Filtration (180μm + 3μm) | — | ✓ |
| Night Cleaning (Dual LED Lights) | — | ✓ |
| Safety Patrol with Bluetooth Call | ✓ | — |
| Samsung Knox Security | ✓ | — |
| Self-Cleaning Clean Station | ✓ | — |
| SmartThings Pet Care | ✓ | — |
| Stained Area Deep Cleaning | ✓ | — |
| TÜV-Certified On-Device Data Privacy | — | ✓ |
| Waterline Parking with App Notification | — | ✓ |
| Wireless Dock Charging | — | ✓ |
Use this flow to get to a clean shortlist fast. The route works best as a dense research workbench, not a marketing page.
Start with robots that solve the same job. Use category anchors like Humanoid, Cleaning, Lawn & Garden, Companions before you worry about micro-spec wins.
Check price, status, battery, sensors, and capabilities before getting lost in minor spec rows.
Once you have a shortlist, hide shared rows. That turns the table from a spec dump into a real decision tool.
A dedicated cleaner versus a home assistant with cleaning features can reveal whether you really need a specialist or just broader household coverage. Compare around the same outcome, not the same marketing language.
Use a prebuilt pairing when blank-page friction is the problem. Open one, swap robots, and keep moving.
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Same-brand shortlist — 4NE-1 Mini versus 4NE-1 isolates whether the higher tier actually changes the ownership story.
Mobility platforms — CyberDog 2 versus D1 Pro is a fast way to compare payload, stability, and commercial ambition inside the quadruped category.
Home presence check — Miko Mini versus LOVOT reveals how much extra presence, hardware, and ecosystem you buy as companion robots move upmarket.
Turn comparison rows into an actual recommendation — not just more reading.
Not all spec deltas matter equally. Rank your buying criteria before crowning a winner.
The sticker price is only one row. Subscriptions, consumables, and service access often decide the real winner.
Subscriptions
Cloud AI and premium app tiers can make a cheaper robot more expensive over three years.
Consumables
Brushes, pads, filters, and bags flip the value story on high-frequency robots.
Energy & battery
Large batteries and frequent charging reveal everyday operating demands.
Repair & warranty
Local servicing and spare-parts access are the quietest but most important long-term costs.
Specs describe ideal conditions. Your rooms, pets, and Wi-Fi determine what actually performs.
Of 205 robots tracked, 141 are available now. For household tasks, getting a capable robot into daily use today usually beats waiting for incremental improvements. For research or early-adopter use, waiting can make sense if the next model changes the platform story.
If two robots are still neck-and-neck, use softer signals that affect ownership quality more than spec sheets admit.
Comparison FAQ
Short answers to the questions that usually show up once the shortlist is live and the tradeoffs feel real.