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Dreame is making a splash at CES this year with a new pool cleaner that’s smart enough to gauge the shape of your pool before it dives in for a cleaning, along with a robot vacuum with retractable, obstacle-climbing legs.
Slated to ship in March, the Z1 Pro robotic pool cleaner boasts Dreame’s PoolSense technology, which intelligently recognizes pool shapes and adjusts its cleaning strategy for optimal results.
With 8,000 GPH suction power and dual brush technology, the Z1 Pro promises thorough cleaning, removing debris from floors, walls, and waterlines.
The Z1 Pro’s LiFi Control System utilizes optical communication to offer precise control over cleaning patterns and paths. Dreame says its horizontal waterline cleaning technology is now 50 percent more efficient than in previous models, while the Auto Poolside Parking feature simplifies retrieval.
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Priced at $1,599.99, the Z1 Pro will launch in March 2025, with pre-sales beginning on January 7. Customers who pre-order through Dreame’s website can access a $600 discount, along with a one-year extended warranty.
Besides the Z1 Pro, Dreame has unleashed a new high-end robot vacuum at CES with a killer feature: retractable legs that can hoist the bot over obstacles.
Set to go on sale next month, the X50 Ultra robotic vacuum packs Dreame’s ProLeap technology, a set of retractable robotic legs that allows the bot to traverse barriers up to 6 centimeters high.
Complementing this capability is the VersaLift Navigation system, which dynamically adjusts the height of the device for cleaning under furniture, while DToF (direct time of flight) LiDAR technology allows for precise, 360-degree mapping and obstacle detection.
Edge and corner cleaning get a boost with the X50 Ultra’s Dual Flex Arm Technology, while a HyperStream Detangling DuoBrush system captures hair while preventing tangles.
The AceClean DryBoard 20 system introduces advanced self-cleaning functionality, including hot water (176-degree Fahrenheit) mop washing and drying. The X50 Ultra incorporates intelligent sensors capable of identifying up to 200 object types.
The X50 Ultra will be available for $1,699.99 starting February 14, with pre-sales opening on January 7. Early buyers on Dreame’s official website can access a $390 discount, an extra cleaning kit valued at $149.99, and an additional two-year warranty.
Author: James Barber, Contributor
James began his career as music director at college radio station WHRB. Over the past three decades, he’s managed the legendary Georgia rock band Drivin’ N’ Cryin’, signed Grammy-winning recording artist Lisa Loeb as an A&R executive at Geffen Records, and worked as a producer for artists like Ryan Adams. He currently advises the startup music companies Soapbox Studios and 24/7 Artists and writes about the history of the entertainment business on Subastack at Stars After Stars After Stars. As a freelancer, he has contributed to Slate, the Robb Report, and Rick Beato’s Everything Music channel on YouTube.
