GoKawiilRobots that cook and fold laundry have largely remained in the concept/startup phase, with no shortage of highly produced viral videos of humanoid bots making stir-fry or folding laundry in controlled environments; however, the tide may be shifting.
LG, one of the best-known home appliance brands, is set to unveil its first-ever multitasking autonomous home robot, CLOiD, at CES 2026. The launch could mark a major turning point, with blue-chip home appliance brands now feeling compelled to enter the fast-emerging multifunctional home robot market.
LG's home robot with laundry, cooking and dishwasher-emptying skills could mark a major turning point in home robotics. LG
According to the company, CLOiD is an AI-powered home robot that purports to do far more than vacuum, mop or pick up socks. While existing home robots are engineered to perform tasks such as floor cleaning, pool and lawn care, the CLOiD uses AI and vision-based technology to automate more complex household tasks, such as "retrieving milk from the fridge, placing a croissant in the oven for breakfast and folding and stacking garments after laundering."
In an email, the brand tells us that CLOiD is designed to perform and coordinate household tasks across connected home appliances using LG's ThinQ ecosystem. This means you'll need LG appliances for it to function as a go-between that executes several mundane daily tasks.
LG's CLOiD is engineered to perform simple kitchen tasks like sticking a croissant in the oven for breakfast. LG
"CLOiD is intended to reduce the time and physical effort required for everyday chores," LG said in a statement on Sunday.
While we've yet to see the robot in action, the AI-enabled home robot will be demonstrated publicly for the first time this week at CES 2026. CNET eagerly awaits a first look at CLOiD ahead of the massive tech show and will report back following the demo.
How LG CLOiD is designed
The LG CLOiD consists of a head unit, torso with two articulated arms and a wheeled base equipped with autonomous navigation. LG
... continue reading