Aiper Scuba V3 Ultra

Cleaning Coverage And Brushes. Aiper lists the floor, walls, waterline and water surface as the areas the V3 Ultra cleans, and its active brushes scrub as it moves. For the surface, Aiper describes a funneling system that channels floating particles into the cleaner, which could cut down on netting if leaves land in your pool most days. Aiper also describes cleaning in shallow areas such as sun shelves, with sensors that detect the edge so the robot does not drive off it. Aiper lists a maximum incline of 15 degrees, so a steep slope between the shallow and deep ends is worth checking first.

Filters And Suction. Aiper describes multi-layer filtration: a main filter rated at 180 microns with a fine filter rated at 3 microns. A coarse filter on its own lets fine dust and silt through, so the second layer matters most if fine debris is a regular problem in your pool. The basket lifts out through the top, so you can empty it without turning the robot over. Aiper rates suction at 8,500 gph from two pumps.

Battery And Charging. Aiper lists a runtime of up to 3 hours per charge, and a full charge takes 4.5 hours. Aiper quotes a much longer run for surface cleaning alone, so that longer figure does not apply to a full clean of the floor and walls. Because charging takes longer than a run, a second clean on the same day needs some planning.

Navigation And App. Two cameras and an ultrasonic sensor let the robot recognize debris and obstacles, according to Aiper. Aiper says it slows down near debris so it does not scatter it, steers around obstacles and adjusts its path to the pool. The app handles scheduling, mode switching, cleaning history and device status. Aiper's Navium mode goes a step further and builds a weekly cleaning schedule from the pool's cleaning history, your usage and the local weather, which could suit an owner who would rather not plan runs at all.

Retrieval And Water Care. Aiper's JellyFloat technology brings the robot to the surface for retrieval and helps it free itself if it gets stuck. That makes it easier to reach from the edge, though you still lift the full 28.8 pounds out of the water. Aiper also builds in a chamber for a chlorine tablet, which it describes as continuous water treatment. The tablets are sold separately.