AquaSense Pro
Beatbot AquaSense pro Pool Cleaner, REDEFINE SMART POOL CARE -the World's First All-in-one Smart Pool Cleaning Robot
beatbot.com
New pool cleaner for Katodude to review
- Thread starter pookiesunshine
- Start date
beatbot.com
- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,775
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
- May 23, 2015
- 24,447
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
But it’s both a pool cleaning robot AAAAAND a surface skimmer 
@Katodude will never be able to resist it …
@Katodude will never be able to resist it …
- Sep 23, 2015
- 1,586
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Astral Viron V25
What goes with this? They say, “unmatched water clarity“ with a cloud of dirt trailing behind. Looks like it’s taken a direct hit from a torpedo.
- May 23, 2015
- 24,447
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Those are the diesel fumes from the exhaust. It runs on any grade of diesel, even the high sulfur stuff.
- Sep 23, 2015
- 1,586
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Astral Viron V25
Ohh, everything’s ok then. With all these new EV type robots I was getting worried we’d need to build a sting of charging stations across the pool. Must be using old diesel sub tech running on bio fuel.
Katodude
Silver Supporter
- Aug 22, 2017
- 2,619
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Oh, oh, oh. It has 9 motors. Thats like 1 better than 8 motors.
Must……resist…….
Must……resist…….
- May 23, 2015
- 24,447
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Yikes at that price, but the features seem really nice - will be curious how these units review next season. I love the idea of the non-Pro model actually mapping out the pool floor and navigating "smartly", although I have my doubts on how effective it is.
I agree Katodude should take one for the team.
I agree Katodude should take one for the team.
Whelp, I fell for the meme and ordered the pro. I have horrible impulse control and couldn't pass up the $400 early bird order discount . I'll let you guys know how it works as soon as it warms up enough in Michigan to use it 
There are some details about the BeatBot Aquasense Pro or SuBlu BlueNexus that aren't provided on either web site so I emailed both companies. Beatbot consistently responded within 24 hours to my emails (even weekends!). Four emails total. I've not received any response from SuBlu after four days. Some of my questions were difficult, so I'm not surprised at a delayed response but am surprised at no response at all from SuBlue in this time frame.
Anyways, here are some details on the Beatbot that others might find useful
Anyways, here are some details on the Beatbot that others might find useful
| Item | Response |
| User Replaceable Battery | No |
| Replaceable Battery | Yes (has to be sent in to service center) |
| Expected Battery Lifespan | Maintains 85% capacity after 1000 full charge cycles |
| Replacement Battery Cost | TBD. Not finalized and not expected anytime soon given the lifespan above |
| Limit charge to 80% to preserve battery lifespan | Not at the current time. They passed suggestion on to software development. |
| Battery Standards/Safety | UL2595 and IEC62133 |
| Filter capacity | 3.7L |
| Corporate Longevity | Startup which only has the BeatBot and BeatBot Pro for sale. They provided pre-order sale numbers to me but IDK if this info is public. Would seem like this may be a sustainable business for them. |
| iPad/Tablet optimization | Expected in the May timeframe |
| Web apps/desktop browser support | None planned. |
| Repairs | Typically one week for in warranty repairs (excluding shipping times) |
| Brushless motors | Yes |
| User replaceable motors | No |
| Replacement motor cost | TBD |
| User replaceable brushes | Yes |
| Replacement brush cost | TBD |
| User replaceable pump | No |
| Replaceable Pump | Yes |
| Replacement pump cost | TBD |
| Extended Warranty Option | No |
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I've also got a comparison table for the three models (BeatBot, BeatBot Pro and Blue Nexus) that I'm using to capture info so I can make a decision. If you're interested, I could post that info here.
Something interesting I noticed. Although the BeatBot isn't officially released, the Android app has 2x the amount of downloads as the Blue Nexus. Could be noise (i.e. more Blue Nexus users use iOS) or it could be indicative of relative demand/interest for the two products.
Something interesting I noticed. Although the BeatBot isn't officially released, the Android app has 2x the amount of downloads as the Blue Nexus. Could be noise (i.e. more Blue Nexus users use iOS) or it could be indicative of relative demand/interest for the two products.
Katodude
Silver Supporter
- Aug 22, 2017
- 2,619
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
I thought about it. But it’s a little too much. Besides with only a 2 year warranty I am a little fearful. My current experience with all the new entrants to the field is that the units just dont have the longevity (this now also includes Maytronics).
I like the chart that @lindend has. I was also ask them about the motors, are they brushless. Are they all the same. How much are replacements and are they user changeable.
- May 23, 2015
- 24,447
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
There’s no way a small company can live for very long on such a limited product line. They’ll have big sales in the beginning but once the units are in the field, the failure rates will start kicking in and then they’ll be losing money on warranty and service. My guess is their hope is to make a splash quickly with some robotic products and then hope they get bought out by one of the big three before they have to start burning through cash on repair/replacement.
How long a warranty would you expect for a robot in this category?
Beatbot actually posts testing/longevity for various components. Can this info be found for other robots?
Water Pump: 5+ years
Battery: 3+ years
Buttons: 100k presses
Heat: Up to 122F
Humidity: 85%
Salt: 168 hours
For sure the Sublue Blue Nexus do not offer these type of stats.
Updated the table in the post above with answers to @Katodude's questions
| Brushless motors | Yes |
| User replaceable motors | No |
| Replacement motor cost | TBD |
| User replaceable brushes | Yes |
| Replacement brush cost | TBD |
| User replaceable pump | No |
| Replaceable Pump | Yes |
| Replacement pump cost | TBD |
| Extended Warranty Option | No |
