The Narwal Freo Z Ultra is a groundbreaking robot vacuum and mop combo equipped with dual RGB cameras for enhanced vision and object recognition. It also features AI chips to improve decision-making and identify areas that need cleaning more effectively. While it has a sleek design and self-emptying dock, it falls short in actual cleaning performance.
The Freo Z Ultra has a modern appearance with a LIDAR turret, dual RGB cameras, sweeper arms, vacuum inlet, roller brush, spinning mop pads, and optional baseboard cleaner attachment. The base station includes water tanks, a detergent cartridge, and a touch panel for basic commands. Setting up the device is relatively easy, but connectivity issues and firmware updates may be encountered.
The robot quickly maps out the floor plan but may need adjustments for more accurate room identification. The cleaning process, however, is inefficient and lacks thoroughness. The robot’s pattern is erratic, and it tends to revisit areas unnecessarily. While it performs well on bare floors and medium-pile carpets, it struggles with larger debris and leaves gaps near edges.
In comparison to the Roborock Qrevo Curv, the Narwal excels in object avoidance but falls short in cleaning power and edge coverage. It frequently returns to its dock to clean the mop, slowing down the overall cleaning process. Despite its AI capabilities, the Narwal struggles with complex cleaning tasks and may require improvements in future models.