The Flow 2 is a new robovac from Narwal that has a neat trick for forgetful or messy people: it’ll use its AI-powered object recognition to detect and log the objects it finds as it cleans.
This means you can use it to locate lost belongings, like keys or a wallet. You just check the cleaning list to help you find it. Provided it’s lurking somewhere on the floor, that is – if you left it in a coat pocket or it’s fallen down the side of the sofa, you’re on your own.
Wallet-hunting isn’t the only trick the Flow 2 has up its sleeve. This is one of three ‘modes’ you can explore (you don’t need to select a mode before cleaning; it can do all these things at any time).
In Pet mode, the robot vacuum will automatically detect the areas your pet frequents and pay extra attention to them when it comes to cleaning. It can also hunt out your pet for a video call, and even interact with it using a selection of animal noises. Assuming the sound of disembodied barking or miaowing won’t send your pet into a frenzy, that is.
In Baby care mode, it’ll drop to a quieter suction mode, and avoid cleaning play mats so there’s no danger of contamination. Finally, it can detect and log dropped toys, reminding you to clear them away (I suspect this one won’t be welcome for everyone).
The Flow 2 is due to go on sale in the US in April.
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