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Robots that perform those dreaded chores — like emptying the dishwasher, folding laundry, and cooking — are still far from the reality for the average housewife. However, LG may have brought us all one step closer to that shared dream this year Consumer Electronics Show 2026.
The brand’s first AI-powered home robot, called CLOiD (we think it’s a combination of Claude and Chloe), was first shown off in Consumer Electronics Show 2026. Several members of the CNET ground team were on hand to catch a glimpse of the life-sized robotic home assistant in action.
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In a fairly controlled environment at LG’s massive smart home display at the Las Vegas Convention Center, we saw the CLOiD perform several common household tasks. While we all agreed that some programmed actions were more beneficial to the average person than others, almost all of them were implemented without failure.
The laundry was folded well, but slowly
We watched CLOiD fold several dish towels and put them to the side.
One of ClOiD’s most popular tricks was folding clothes. I did it slowly, methodically and somewhat negligently. The robot approached a cotton dish towel that had been placed for it. Using precise movements, the robot’s arms lifted the sides of the towel, folded it several times, which took about 30 seconds in total, and then set it aside, ready for the next towel.
He folded several others but was unable to reach the small basket. Each towel was individually placed by an attendant.
CLOiD did some light baking
LG’s CLOiD is designed to perform simple kitchen tasks like sticking croissants in the oven for breakfast.
Impersonating the owner of CLOiD, the LG representative ordered a croissant. Within seconds, the oven opened, and the robot slid over to a tray sitting on the counter holding a croissant. The robot picked up the tray with both hands, moved towards the oven and placed the tray inside to warm it. It is worth noting that the oven was never turned off.
CLOiD also brought a drink. Well, sort of…
When asked to bring a drink, the nearby refrigerator was opened and the robot brought a jug of milk, placed it on the table, but did not pour it into a cup. As the saying goes: “You can lead a robot to milk, but you can’t make it pour it.”
The CLOiD robot brought a jug of milk at the human’s request, but it never attempted to pour that milk into the cup.
CLOiD assigns tasks to other smart home devices
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One of the most immediate and unexpected events occurred when CLOiD was passing by Earth. The robot “noticed” a visible patch of dirt on the floor and ordered its apparent employee, the LG Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, to clean it up. Not wanting to risk his job (in this economy?!), the submissive robot vacuum complied.
CLOiD could represent a turning point
While CLOiD is still a concept without a release plan, the event marks a turning point. The entry of LG, a leading home appliance brand, may push other premium appliance brands into the fast-growing multi-functional home robot market.
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LG’s home robot with washing, cooking and dishwasher emptying skills could be a game-changer for home robots.
According to the company, CLOiD is an AI-powered home robot that aims to do much more than just vacuum, mop or… Pick up socks. While current home robots are designed to perform tasks such as Floor cleaning, Swimming pool and Lawn careCLOiD uses artificial intelligence and vision-based technology to automate more complex household tasks, such as “extracting milk from the refrigerator, putting croissants in the oven for breakfast, and folding and stacking laundry after washing.”
An LG representative tells us that CLOiD is designed to perform and coordinate household tasks across connected home devices using LG’s ThinQ ecosystem. This means that you will need LG devices to act as an intermediary that performs many normal daily tasks.
“CLOiD aims to reduce the time and physical effort needed to do daily chores,” LG said in a statement on Sunday.
How CLOiD is designed
The LG CLOiD consists of a head unit, torso, articulated arms and a wheeled base with an autonomous navigation system.
“The LG CLOiD consists of a head and torso unit with articulated arms and a wheeled base equipped with autonomous navigation. The torso can tilt to adjust its height, enabling the robot to pick up objects from knee level and above,” LG said.
Each arm has seven degrees of freedom, equivalent to the movement of a human arm. The shoulder, elbow and wrist allow for forward, backward, rotational and lateral movement, while each hand includes five independently operated fingers for precise manipulation. This configuration allows the robot to handle a wide range of household objects and work in kitchens, laundry rooms, and living areas.
We never get to see CLOiD empty the dishwasher. Maybe next year…
The wheeled base uses autonomous driving technology derived from LG’s experience with robot vacuums and the LG Q9. The design was chosen for stability, safety and cost-effectiveness, with a low center of gravity that reduces the risk of tipping over if a child or pet comes into contact with it.
The wheeled base uses autonomous driving technology similar to LG’s robotic vacuum cleaner.
The CLOiD head acts as an AI-powered mobile home hub
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The head acts as a central smart control center for the family. It includes a chipset that acts as the central processor for the LG CLOiD, along with a display screen, speaker, cameras, multiple sensors, and artificial intelligence generated by sound energy. Together, these components enable the robot to interact with people using natural speech and expressive visual cues. It can also understand their home environments and daily routines, and independently manage connected devices based on what it learns.
Integration with ThinQ and ThinQ is on
CLOiD’s capabilities are significantly expanded through its integration with LG’s smart home ecosystem, including the ThinQ AI Home Platform and ThinQ On Hub. This connectivity allows CLOiD to coordinate a wide range of services across various LG devices.
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