Pool Equipment & Cleaning
What Is Obstacle Avoidance?
Obstacle avoidance is a robot’s adjustment of its movement to reduce the chance of colliding with an object in its path.
Detection Comes Before a Response
Detection provides information about an object or boundary. Avoidance is the response, such as slowing, stopping, turning or selecting a different route. Sensing methods and responses vary by model.
Aiper Product Context
The Scuba S1 Pro product documentation describes infrared detection of walls, stairs and obstacles. The concept diagram shows a possible route change, not a measured detection distance or a product-specific response.
Common Misunderstanding
An obstacle-avoidance feature does not promise that a cleaner will never touch a wall or become stuck. Pool shape, objects and operating conditions still matter.
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