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Narwal adds AI to its vacuum cleaners to monitor pets and find jewelry

Narwal adds AI to its vacuum cleaners to monitor pets and find jewelry
Source: techcrunch
Author: Ivan Mehta
Published: 1/6/2026

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Narwal has introduced its new flagship robot vacuum, the Flow 2, which incorporates advanced AI and dual 1080p RGB cameras with a wide 136-degree field of view to map spaces and recognize an unlimited variety of objects. The vacuum processes object identification locally and, if needed, sends data to the cloud for further analysis. It features three specialized modes: pet care mode for cleaning pet zones and monitoring pets with two-way audio; baby care mode, which operates quietly near cribs and alerts users to misplaced toys; and AI floor tag mode, which detects valuable items like jewelry, avoids them, and sends alerts. The Flow 2 offers four cleaning modes tailored to different types of dirt and can autonomously return to its base to wash its mop, then re-mop areas if necessary. Its design supports higher hot water temperatures for improved cleaning efficacy. Alongside the Flow 2, Narwal unveiled a handheld vacuum, the U50, weighing 1.41 kg, featuring UV-C

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