Published: January 2026
Category: Technology, Smart Home, Artificial Intelligence
Narwal has unveiled a new range of AI powered vacuum cleaners at CES 2026, showcasing how artificial intelligence is being used to make household cleaning smarter, safer, and more aware of its surroundings.
The company’s new flagship robot vacuum, the Flow 2, introduces a redesigned body with rounded edges and easier to lift water tanks, aimed at improving everyday usability. The device uses a pair of high resolution cameras with a wide field of view to map rooms and identify objects in real time using onboard AI models.
Unlike traditional robot vacuums that rely on fixed object libraries, the Flow 2 is designed to recognise a virtually unlimited range of items. It attempts to identify objects locally first, and if it encounters something unfamiliar, the data is processed through cloud based systems to improve recognition over time.
One of the standout additions is a set of specialised care modes. Pet care mode allows users to define areas where pets frequently rest, enabling targeted cleaning while also letting owners check in on their pets using two way audio. Baby care mode reduces noise near cribs and alerts parents when toys are left in unusual places. An AI floor tagging mode helps the vacuum identify valuable items such as jewellery, avoid them during cleaning, and notify users of their location.
The Flow 2 also improves core cleaning performance. It can detect different types of dirt, adjust its cleaning method accordingly, and automatically return to its base to wash the mop before re cleaning heavily soiled areas. The redesigned system supports higher temperature water washing, improving hygiene and stain removal.
Alongside the robot vacuum, Narwal also demonstrated additional cleaning devices, including a lightweight handheld vacuum with UV based sterilisation and heat treatment for allergen removal. The company also previewed a slim cordless vacuum with long battery life and an automatic emptying station capable of handling weeks of dust without manual intervention.
For consumers, these features point to a shift in smart home devices becoming more aware, protective, and proactive. Rather than simply cleaning floors, AI enabled vacuums are beginning to monitor environments, safeguard valuable items, and adapt to the needs of families with pets and young children.
Author.Adigun Adedoye.