SMRTR TechJan 5, 2026PYMNTS

At CES 2026, Domestic Robots Reappear as Practical Ambitions Grow

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At CES 2026, LG and Samsung unveiled domestic robots for household chores, with LG's CLOiD capable of emptying dishwashers and folding laundry as part of a "zero labor home" vision. However, researchers emphasize that robots still struggle with basic home tasks due to limited tactile sensing and dexterity compared to human hands. Early robots will likely assist with narrow tasks rather than replacing human labor entirely.

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