CES 2026: Narwal’s latest flagship vacuum robot headlines its next-generation smart cleaning product lineup
At CES 2026, Narwal showcases it's latest flagship robot vacuum, new cordless handheld vacuums, and a mattress vacuum.
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Narwal is a staple at tech shows like CES and IFA, and the popular smart home cleaning brand is kicking off 2026 with its latest flagship robot vacuum, the Narwal Flow 2. Featuring a new design, significantly upgraded AI-powered features, an improved mopping system, and more power than ever before, the Narwal Flow 2 sets the standard in automated home cleaning.
And that’s not all! Along with the flagship robot, Narwal is expanding into other categories, including cordless and mattress vacuums. Here’s everything you need to know.
Narwal Flow 2: The 2026 flagship robot vacuum with the most powerful AI system
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Narwal’s flagship robots always impress, but the Flow 2 takes things to a whole new level. It all starts with a brand-new minimalist design: a sleek, rational arc form factor complemented by intuitive cyber light and stylish frosted glass panels. Beyond the aesthetics, the design prioritizes utility with easy-lift tanks for seamless maintenance.
The upgraded AI feature is the standout highlight of Flow 2, whose last-generation sibling has already been well praised for its built-in AI chip. Still powered by dual 1080p RGB cameras with 136° ultra-wide fields of view and a built-in AI chip, the Flow 2 leverages its cloud-based VLM (Vision Language Model) to achieve unlimited object recognition. It no longer just detects; it analyzes and decides in real time. This leap from finite to infinite intelligence allows the Flow 2 to navigate the most complex scenarios with seamless precision. It’s even beyond cleaning.
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To be specific, the updated system offers a range of family-friendly modes tailored to different household scenarios, ensuring smooth, automated cleaning without manual intervention. It comes with Pet Mode, which means the robot can recognize a pet’s active area and automatically boost cleaning. More smart interactions with pets will also be available in Flow 2, such as a Find My Pet function that lets the user send a command to the robot to find the missing pet in the house, as well as a video call and pet-teasing function.
The Flow 2 also performs well with its Baby Care Mode, automatically switching to quiet cleaning near the crib and avoiding crawling zones to create a bacteria-free environment for the baby. It can even recognize and send reminders about missing or misplaced items via the AI Floor Tag, so users can always stay worry-free when leaving something important on the floor.
