I Watched LG’s New Home Robot CLOiD Do Laundry But I Have Questions

LG’s CLOid robot promises to tackle laundry, breakfast, and home monitoring—but is it ready for real life?
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I Watched LG’s New Home Robot CLOiD Do Laundry But I Have Questions
CES 2026 Debut Sparks Excitement—and Skepticism—Over Household AI At CES 2026, LG unveiled CLOid, a humanoid home robot that claims to handle everything from folding laundry to making breakfast. But as flashy demos dazzle showgoers in Las Vegas, many—including tech reviewers on the ground—are asking: Is this the future of domestic help, or just another overhyped prototype? With AI-powered movement, voice interaction, and physical arms designed for real-world tasks, CLOid aims to leap beyond predecessors like Amazon’s Astro. Yet questions linger about its practicality, privacy, and true readiness for everyday homes. Credit: Google More Than Just a Rolling Camera: CLOid’s Physical Design Stands Out Unlike most smart home bots that resemble Wi-Fi-enabled security cameras on wheels, CLOid features a torso, two articulated arms, and autonomous mobility. This design isn’t just for show—it’s engineered to interact with objects, open drawers, lift laundry baskets, and even prepare simple meals. A…