{"title": "Ecovacs Enters Pool Maintenance Market with Debut Ultramarine Robot Cleaner", "body": ["The company Ecovacs, recognized for its lineup of automated vacuums, grass-cutting devices, and glass-wiping robots, has now ventured into aquatic cleaning solutions by launching its inaugural pool-cleaning robot, named Ultramarine."], ["Revealed during the CES 2026 event, this product represents Ecovacs' initial foray into robotic pool maintenance, designed entirely from scratch to tackle common user complaints about current options, including inadequate cleaning reach, complex operation interfaces, and limited durability."], ["The Ultramarine model from Ecovacs incorporates scrubbing brushes positioned between its compact back wheels and also between the oversized front wheels."], ["Information about the Ultramarine remains limited for now, yet images of the device indicate a design that aligns closely with conventional models in the field, featuring uneven tracks that include prominent forward wheels and diminutive aft ones, likely to enhance its ability to navigate tight spaces."], ["The setup includes a pair of round brushes placed amid the tracks, along with a distinctive cleaning tool attached at the back. Sporting a palette of black, white, and blue hues, the device maintains a narrow form that seems straightforward to maneuver into and out of pools, judging by the available visuals."], ["While technical specifications are not widely available, Ecovacs highlights the Ultramarine's intelligent mapping technology, which enables it to chart and adjust to different pool layouts while handling surfaces on the bottom, sides, and edges. It further supports oversight and operation through a dedicated smartphone application."], ["No announcements have been made concerning the cost or release timeline. The company plans to showcase the Ultramarine and other innovations at its exhibit space in the Venetian Expo Center, Las Vegas, running from January 6 to 9."], ["This report forms part of TechHive's comprehensive exploration of leading robotic pool cleaning devices."]}