The Beatbot Sora 70 is another clear winner of one of our Best of CES 2026 Awards . This product brings an innovative approach to comprehensive pool maintenance. While most robotic cleaners focus solely on the floor and walls, the Sora 70 introduces specialized surface skimming and shallow-water navigation. The device effectively bridges the gap between deep-water scrubbing and surface-level debris collection thanks to its “submarine-inspired” buoyancy technology . Its ability to clean tanning ledges as shallow as eight inches—areas typically requiring manual labor—makes it one of the most versatile and practical maintenance tools revealed at this year’s show.
Meet the Beatbot Sora 70 pool-cleaning assistant
The Beatbot Sora 70 stands out in the competitive pool robotics market by addressing the specific mechanical limitations of traditional cleaners. The JetPulse Water Surface Cleaning system is what makes it work so well. It has two jets that create currents that move floating debris, like pollen and leaves, right into the suction inlet. This approach catches trash before it sinks and rots. Supported by a high-efficiency pump generating 6,800 gallons per hour (GPH) of suction power, the Sora 70 is capable of handling everything from fine sand to large piles of leaves.
The Smart Surface Parking system is one of the most impressive engineering achievements. The robot has four internal chambers that change the ratio of air to water. They work based on actual submarines behavior. When the Sora 70 finishes a cycle, it rises to the surface and turns on its SmartDrain system by itself. This will push out water from the inside, making it lighter and easier to get.
The so-called HydroBalance structure enhances navigational precision. This tech ensures even weight distribution for stable movement across various depths. So, the robot will be able to reach “dead spots” on steps and shallow ledges where traditional units often stall. Powered by a 10,000 mAh battery, the Sora 70 offers up to seven hours of surface skimming or five hours of floor and wall scrubbing on a single charge. The Sora 70 is scheduled for a spring 2026 release.
