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Our tested shortlist for inground, above-ground, cordless and small pools, with what each robot does and does not include.
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Pool shape does not require a proprietary robot, but it changes which capabilities matter. Straight rectangular lanes are easy to map; curves and inside corners reward better navigation; round and oval above-ground pools need the right cable reach; and steps, ledges or an infinity edge demand strong climbing without promising coverage in water too shallow for the robot. Choose the layout below for a focused shortlist and practical limitations.
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What changes from one line to the next, so you can shortlist before comparing individual models.
| Series | Models | Price Range | Cleaning Coverage | Included Filtration | Timer | Warranty |
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| ProLine | Dolphin Premier, Dolphin Sigma, Dolphin Quantum | $1,649–$2,399 | Floor, Walls, Waterline | Standard Cartridge, NanoFilters, Oversized Leaf Bag, Multi-Media, XXL MaxBin Basket | Weekly Timer | 2–3 years |
| Max-Series | Dolphin Cayman, Dolphin Escape | $669–$1,079 | Floor, Walls | MaxBin Basket | Weekly Timer / No Built-In Timer | 2 years |
Robots do not download a blueprint of the pool. Sensors, motor current and navigation software infer walls and route the cleaner across the floor. Advanced mapping reduces repetition in irregular layouts, while active brushes and waterline modes decide which vertical surfaces get scrubbed.
No robot can clean every shallow shelf or narrow step tread: it needs enough water over the body to keep the pump primed. The shape pages explain where automatic coverage normally ends and where a quick handheld brush may still be realistic.
Rectangular pools suit systematic navigation and fast full-floor cycles.
Freeform and kidney pools benefit from mapped turns and track-driven grip.
L-shaped pools reward app steering or remote spot cleaning.
Steps, ledges and infinity troughs require enough submerged depth for the robot.
Usually no. Manufacturers rate pool type, maximum length and cleaning coverage; navigation quality determines how well the robot adapts to the shape.
Yes. A well-sized robot can work in either; advanced navigation matters more as curves, coves and separate zones increase.
No robot guarantees every horizontal tread or very shallow shelf. Wall-rated models clean vertical faces and deeper treads, while shallow areas may need brushing.
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