LG’s new AI-powered CLOiD home robot promises to unload the dishwasher, fold laundry and perform light kitchen tasks.
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Robots who can do our least favorite household chores, like washing dishes, folding laundry and cooking, have been a popular element in the public imagination since The Jetsons. However, 63 years later, attempts to produce one have mostly resulted in hilarious videos. LG hopes to break that trend this year at CES 2026.
LG, one of the most well-known home appliance brands, is set to unveil its first ever multitasking autonomous home robot, CLOiD. This launch could mark a major turning point, prompting other top appliance brands to enter the booming multifunctional home robot market.
LG’s home robot, with laundry, cooking and dishwasher-unloading skills, could be a game-changer for home robotics.
LGAccording to the company, CLOiD is an AI-powered home robot that claims to do much more than vacuum, mop, or pick up socks. While existing home robots are designed to perform tasks such as floor cleaning, pool And lawn carethe CLOiD uses AI and vision-based technology to automate more complex household tasks, such as “retrieving milk from the refrigerator, placing a croissant in the oven for breakfast, and folding and stacking clothes after washing.”
In an email, LG tells us that CLOiD is designed to perform and coordinate household tasks on connected home appliances using LG’s ThinQ ecosystem. This means that you will need LG devices to function as a middleman performing several mundane daily tasks.
LG’s CLOiD is designed to perform simple kitchen tasks, like putting a croissant in the oven for breakfast.
LG“CLOiD aims to reduce the time and physical effort required for daily tasks,” LG said in a statement on Sunday.
Although we haven’t seen the robot in action yet, the AI-enabled home robot will be publicly demonstrated for the first time this week at CES 2026. CNET is looking forward to a first look at CLOiD before the big tech show and will report back after the demo.
How LG CLOiD is designed
The LG CLOiD consists of a main unit, a torso with two articulated arms and a wheeled base equipped with autonomous navigation.
LG“The LG CLOiD consists of a main unit, a torso with two articulated arms, and a wheeled base equipped with autonomous navigation. The torso can tilt to adjust its height, allowing the robot to pick up objects at and above knee level,” LG explained.
Each arm has seven degrees of freedom, corresponding to the mobility of a human arm. The shoulder, elbow and wrist allow for forward, backward, rotation and sideways movements, while each hand includes five independently operated fingers for fine manipulation. This configuration allows LG CLOiD to handle a wide range of household objects and operate in kitchens, laundry rooms and living spaces.
The wheeled base uses autonomous driving technology derived from LG’s experience with robot vacuums and the LG Q9. This form factor was selected for its stability, safety and cost-effectiveness, with a low center of gravity that reduces the risk of tipping if a child or pet comes into contact.
CLOiD Head Serves as Home Hub for Mobile AI
CNET will get a first look at LG’s new humanoid home robot in action.
LGThe head serves as an intelligent central control center for the household. It houses a chipset that acts as the central processor of LG CLOiD, as well as a display, speaker, cameras, multiple sensors, and voice-powered generative AI. Together, these components allow the robot to interact with people using natural speech and expressive visual cues, understand the home environment and users’ daily routines, and autonomously manage connected devices based on what it learns.
Integration with ThinQ and ThinQ ON
CLOiD’s capabilities expand significantly through its integration with LG’s smart home ecosystem, including the ThinQ AI Home Platform and ThinQ ON Hub. This connectivity allows CLOiD to orchestrate a wider range of services across different LG devices.
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