Narwal unveils Freo 20 cleaning robots and V50 Cube at IFA 2026

Sep 3, 2026
Narwal introduced the Freo 20, Freo 20 Edge and V50 Cube at IFA 2026, alongside wet and dry vacuum products planned for Europe in 2027.

At IFA 2026 in Berlin, Narwal announced in a press release the Freo 20, Freo 20 Edge and V50 Cube. The company also previewed wet and dry vacuum products planned for Europe in 2027.

The Freo 20 combines 31,000 Pa suction with dual RGB cameras and recognition for more than 300 household objects. Its FlowWash system continuously cleans a microfiber track mop with water heated to 60°C, while applying 12N of pressure. The Freo 20 Edge has the same suction rating, a 9.5 cm body, dToF LiDAR, structured light sensing and a dock that empties dust and dries the mop with air heated to 45°C.

The V50 Cube is a 1.4 kg handheld vacuum with 210 AW suction, nine layer filtration and a compact dock that automatically empties debris. Narwal's previewed wet and dry vacuum includes 400°C steam, 95°C hot water mopping, 25,000 Pa suction, AI DirtSense and up to 40 minutes of operation in AI mode.

The European rollout begins in September 2026. In the US, the Freo 20 is available for $899.99 through September 3, before returning to its $1,099.99 list price. The Freo 20 Edge arrives September 7 for $699.99 through September 20, with a list price of $799.99.

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