SMRTR TechJan 4, 2026ZDNet

This robot vacuum at CES 2026 can find lost items on your floor and alert you of them

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Robot vacuums just got their most powerful upgrade yet, with Narwal unveiling the Flow 2 at CES featuring a staggering 30,000Pa of suction power. This AI-powered cleaning machine goes far beyond simple floor cleaning, automatically adapting to whisper-quiet operation near baby cribs and even offering video calling to check on pets while away from home.

The Flow 2's dual 1080p cameras create what Narwal calls "millimeter-level obstacle avoidance," while its AI Floor Tag feature can recognize and catalog valuable items on floors, sending priority notifications to prevent accidental damage.

The robot's track mop system uses water heated to 140 degrees for enhanced stain removal, applying 12 newtons of downward pressure during cleaning. Perhaps most practical for busy households, its dock features a reusable dust bag system that can go 120 days between emptying.

Narwal also announced its expansion beyond robot vacuums with a 3.1-pound cordless model and a mattress vacuum featuring UVC sterilization technology, though release dates remain unconfirmed.

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