Robot vacuum Narwhal announced a new set of smart vacuum cleaners at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with AI-powered features such as animal monitoring, finding valuable objects, and notifying users of errant toys.
The company says its new flagship Flow 2 robot vacuum has a round design and an easy-to-lift tank for better cleaning. The device uses two 1080p RGB cameras with a 136-degree field of view to map the area and identify various objects using AI models.
Narwal says that through this stack of technologies, the vacuum cleaner has the ability to identify an unlimited number of objects. The device first tries to identify objects locally, but if there is no match, the data is sent to the cloud for further processing.
Stream 2 has three key modes called pet care mode, baby care mode, and AI floor tag mode. With pet care mode, you can define zones where pets usually rest or hang out for cleaning. In addition, it can monitor pets and also check pets through two-way audio (no guarantee that they will hear you). In baby care mode, the vacuum switches to quiet mode near the crib and notifies you of errant toys. In AI floor tag mode, the vacuum identifies valuable items like jewelry, avoids them, and marks them.
Narwal said the latest vacuum cleaners have four cleaning modes that can identify different types of dirt. The device can also return to its base to wash the mop and then re-mop specific areas if they are dirty. The company notes that the Flow 2 design allows for higher hot water wash temperatures for better cleaning.
Along with the Flow 2, the company also showed a handheld vacuum called the U50 that weighs 1.41kg (3.1 lbs) and has UV-C sterilization along with heat treatment to eliminate allergens. The company also showed an unnamed cordless vacuum with a sleek design, 360-degree rotation, and up to 50 minutes of work time. The cordless vacuum also has an automatic empty station that can support up to 60 days of dust removal.