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Narwal has just released a new flagship robot vacuum and mop with do-it-all functions that will remind you of The Jetsons.

Ultimately, the more obstacles and mess and floor variety a robot vacuum has to face, the more likely it is to get stuck or fail to clean well. That said, when you come home from a long day and find freshly vacuumed carpet and shiny kitchen floors,