Robots that carry out these dreaded home chores — unloading the dishwasher, folding laundry, cooking — are nonetheless removed from a actuality for the typical homemaker. That stated, LG might have gotten us all a step nearer to that shared dream this yr at CES 2026.
The model’s first-ever AI-enabled residence robotic, named CLOiD (we predict it is a portmanteau of Claude and Chloe), was on show for the primary time at CES 2026. Many from CNET’s floor group have been readily available for a sneak peek on the life-size robotic residence helper in motion.
In a considerably managed setting at LG’s large sensible residence show on the Las Vegas Conference Heart, we noticed CLOiD carry out a number of frequent family duties. Whereas all of us agreed that a few of its programmed actions have been extra helpful to the typical particular person than others, virtually all have been executed with out failure.Â
Folding laundry went properly, however slowly
We watched as CLOiD dutifully folded a number of dish towels and positioned them to the facet.Â
One in all ClOiD’s hottest tips was folding laundry. It did so slowly, methodically and considerably sloppily. The robotic approached a cotton dish towel that had been laid out for it. Utilizing cautious actions, the robotic’s arms lifted the edges of the towel, folding them over a number of occasions, which took about 30 seconds in complete, after which positioned it apart, prepared for the subsequent towel.Â
It folded a number of others however was unable to succeed in into the small hamper. Every towel was laid out individually by an attendant.Â
CLOiD did some mild baking
LG’s CLOiD is engineered to carry out easy kitchen duties like sticking a croissant within the oven for breakfast.
Posing as CLOiD’s proprietor, an LG rep requested for a croissant. Inside seconds, the oven opened, and the robotic slid towards a tray sitting on the counter holding a croissant. The robotic picked up the tray with each fingers, moved towards the oven and positioned the tray inside to be warmed. Notably, the oven by no means closed.
CLOiD additionally fetched a drink. Effectively, kind of…
When it was requested to fetch a drink, the close by fridge opened and the robotic fetched a jug of milk, putting it on the counter however notably not pouring it right into a glass. Because the saying goes, “you’ll be able to lead a robotic to take advantage of, however you’ll be able to’t make it pour.”
The CLOiD robotic fetched a jug of milk at a human’s request, nevertheless it by no means tried to pour that milk right into a glass.
CLOiD assigned duties to different sensible residence unitsÂ
LG’s first-ever residence robotic was on show at CES. Here is what it did (and did not) do.Â
Probably the most compelling and surprising occasions occurred when CLOiD was passing throughout the ground. The robotic “observed” an obvious patch of filth on the ground and commanded its obvious worker, LG’s robotic vacuum, to scrub it up. Not desirous to danger its job (on this economic system?!), the subservient robotic vacuum complied.
CLOiD may mark a turning level
Whereas CLOiD continues to be an idea with no launch plan, the occasion marks a tipping level. LG, a number one residence equipment model, coming into the house may immediate different blue-chip equipment manufacturers to enter the fast-emerging multifunctional residence robotic market.
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LG’s residence robotic with laundry, cooking and dishwasher-emptying expertise might be a recreation changer for residence robotics.Â
In accordance with the corporate, the CLOiD is an AI-powered residence robotic that purports to do way over vacuum, mop or pick up socks. Whereas current residence robots are engineered to carry out duties comparable to floor cleaning, pool and lawn care, the CLOiD makes use of AI and vision-based know-how to automate extra advanced family duties, comparable to “retrieving milk from the fridge, putting a croissant within the oven for breakfast and folding and stacking clothes after laundering.”
A rep from LG tells us the CLOiD is designed to carry out and coordinate family duties throughout linked residence home equipment utilizing LG’s ThinQ ecosystem. This implies you will want LG home equipment for it to perform as a go-between that executes a number of mundane day by day duties.Â
“CLOiD is meant to cut back the time and bodily effort required for on a regular basis chores,” LG stated in a press release on Sunday.
How CLOiD is designed
The LG CLOiD consists of a head unit, torso with two articulated arms and a wheeled base outfitted with autonomous navigation.
“The LG CLOiD consists of a head unit, torso with two articulated arms and a wheeled base outfitted with autonomous navigation. The torso can tilt to regulate its top, enabling the robotic to choose up objects from knee degree and above,” LG stated.
Every arm has seven levels of freedom, matching the mobility of a human arm. The shoulder, elbow and wrist enable ahead, backward, rotational and lateral movement, whereas every hand consists of 5 independently actuated fingers for positive manipulation. This configuration permits the robotic to deal with a variety of family objects and function in kitchens, laundry rooms and residing areas.
We by no means received to see CLOiD empty the dishwasher. Possibly subsequent yr…
The wheeled base makes use of autonomous driving know-how derived from LG’s expertise with robotic vacuums and the LG Q9. The construct was chosen for stability, security and cost-effectiveness, with a low middle of gravity that reduces the chance of tipping if a toddler or pet makes contact.
The wheeled base makes use of comparable autonomous driving know-how to LG’s robotic vacuums.
CLOiD’s head serves as a cellular AI residence hub
CNET will get a primary have a look at LG’s new humanoid residence robotic in motion.
The pinnacle serves as a central clever management middle for the family. It homes a chipset appearing as LG CLOiD’s central processor, together with a show, speaker, cameras, a number of sensors and voice-powered generative AI. Collectively, these parts allow the robotic to work together with individuals utilizing pure speech and expressive visible cues. It will possibly additionally perceive their residence environments and day by day routines, and autonomously handle linked home equipment based mostly on what it learns.
Integration with ThinQ and ThinQ On
CLOiD’s capabilities broaden considerably by its integration with LG’s sensible residence ecosystem, together with the AI residence platform ThinQ and hub ThinQ On. This connectivity permits CLOiD to orchestrate a wider vary of companies throughout LG’s numerous home equipment.
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