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

"The company said that its new flagship Flow 2 robot vacuum has 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 out the area and recognize different kinds of objects using AI models. Narwal said that through this tech stack, the vacuum cleaner has the ability to identify an unlimited number of objects."

"The Flow 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 to clean them. Plus, it can monitor pets and also check in on your pets via two-way audio (there is no guarantee that they would listen to you, though). In the baby care mode, the vacuum switches to quiet mode near the crib and notifies you of misplaced toys."

"Along with the Flow 2, the company also showed off a handheld vacuum called the U50 that weighs 1.41kg (3.1 lbs) and has UV-C sterilization along with heat treatment for allergen removal. The company also demoed an unnamed cordless vacuum with a slim design, 360-degree swivel, and up to 50 minutes of run time. The cordless vacuum also has an auto-empty station that can su"

Flow 2 features a rounded design and easy-lift tanks for improved cleaning and uses two 1080p RGB cameras with a 136-degree field of view to map spaces and recognize objects with AI models. The vacuum attempts local object identification first and uploads unmatched data to the cloud. Three modes—pet care, baby care, and AI floor tag—enable zone cleaning, pet monitoring with two-way audio, quiet operation near cribs, toy-misplacement alerts, and avoidance/alerting for valuables. Four cleaning modes detect dirt types; the robot returns to base to wash its mop and can re-mop dirty spots using higher-temperature washing for better results. A handheld U50 provides UV-C sterilization and heat allergen treatment, and a slim cordless model offers 360-degree swivel, up to 50 minutes runtime, and an auto-empty station.

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