Founded in 2016, Narwal is a relatively young player in the robotic cleaning world—but don’t mistake youth for inexperience. This Shenzhen-based startup made waves right out of the gate with its first product, the T10, one of the earliest robots to fully automate both vacuuming and mop washing. Since then, Narwal has positioned itself as a specialist in high-end hybrid robots, leaning hard into AI-powered obstacle recognition, self-cleaning systems, and minimalist aesthetics that wouldn't look out of place in a design museum.

But good tech is only part of the story. What really matters is how these bots perform in everyday chaos—pet hair, cereal spills, floor gunk, and that dreaded mop stink. After putting Narwal’s current lineup through my usual gauntlet of lab tests and real-home stress trials, I’ve broken down what works, what needs polishing, and which tier gives you the best value.

Let’s dig into the details—because whether you’re shopping entry-level or going all-in on auto-everything, Narwal’s got something that’ll make you rethink manual mopping forever.