Switchbot came to CES with a laundry robot you might actually be able to buy
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A small robot methodically picks up dirty clothes from a couch, rolls to a washing machine, opens the door with its articulated arms, and deposits each item inside — all while tech reporters watch in fascination at CES 2026. This is Onero H1, from Chinese company Switchbot, and it represents something new in the world of household robotics: a humanoid helper that companies actually plan to sell this year.
The wheeled robot moves deliberately, taking nearly two minutes to transport a single piece of clothing just a few feet. But speed may not matter when the appeal is coming home to completed chores you never had to touch.
Powered by cameras, sensors, and on-device AI, Onero promises to serve food, fold laundry, wash windows, and handle dishes. Switchbot plans to release it by year's end for under $10,000 — still expensive, but potentially transformative for those willing to pay for automated household help.
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