Robot vacuum cleaner Narwhal unveiled its new set of smart vacuum cleaners at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with AI-powered features such as monitoring pets, finding valuable items and notifying users about lost toys.
The company said its new flagship Flow 2 robot vacuum cleaner features a rounded design and easy-lift tanks for better cleaning. The device uses two 1080p RGB cameras with a 136-degree field of view to map the area and recognize different types of objects using AI models.
Narwal said that thanks to this tech stack, the vacuum cleaner has the ability to identify an unlimited number of objects. The device first tries to identify an object locally, but if there are no matches, it sends the data to the cloud for further processing.
The Flow 2 has three main modes: pet care mode, baby care mode, and AI floor tag mode. Pet care mode allows you to define areas where pets usually rest or hang out for cleaning. Plus, it can keep an eye on pets and also check in on your pets via two-way audio (there’s no guarantee they’ll listen to you, though). In baby care mode, the vacuum cleaner switches to silent mode near the crib and alerts you if a toy is lost. In AI floor tag mode, the vacuum cleaner recognizes valuable objects such as jewelry, avoids them and warns you.
Narwal said its latest vacuum cleaner has four cleaning modes that can identify different types of dirt. The device can also return to the base to wash the mop and then re-mop a specific area if it is dirty. The company noted that the Flow 2’s design allows for a higher wash temperature with hot water for better cleaning.
Along with the Flow 2, the company also showed off a handheld vacuum cleaner called the U50, which weighs 1.41 kg (3.1 lbs) and has UV-C sterilization, along with heat treatment for removing allergens. The company also demonstrated an unnamed cordless vacuum cleaner with a sleek design, 360-degree rotation and a runtime of up to 50 minutes. The cordless vacuum cleaner also has an auto-draining station that supports up to 60 days of dust removal.
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