LG creates humanoid AI-powered robot to make "housework a thing of the past"
Electronics brand LG has unveiled CLOiD, an AI-powered home robot that takes care of household chores like cooking and laundry, at the CES tech fair in Las Vegas.
Debuted on stage as part of the company's keynote presentation, the humanoid robot uses artificial intelligence (AI) to learn users' habits and integrates with LG's smart home appliances to alleviate their daily tasks.
"The LG CLOiD home robot is designed to naturally engage with and understand the humans it serves, providing an optimised level of household help," said Steve Baek, president of home appliance solutions at LG.
The ultimate aim, according to Baek, is "making housework a thing of the past" to create a "zero labour home".
CLOiD is characterised by a curved head unit that functions as the robot's "brain" and is animated by a pair of cartoon-like eyes.
The unit is fitted with a speaker, cameras, sensors and a voice-based generative AI, allowing the robot to communicate with humans through spoken language and facial expressions.
CLOiD's head is connected to a torso with adjustable height and articulated arms designed with seven degrees of freedom, which LG claims can match "the mobility of a human arm".
"The shoulder, elbow and wrist allow forward, backward, rotational and lateral motion, while each hand includes five independently actuated fingers for fine manipulation," said the electronics brand.
"This configuration allows LG CLOiD to handle a wide range of household objects and operate in kitchens, laundry rooms and living areas."
The robot also features a wheeled base with autonomous driving technology, with a low centre of gravity to reduce the risk of tipping.
As part of LG's presentation at CES, a CLOiD prototype rolled onto the stage and demonstrated its ability to load laundry into a washing machine. So far, no details have been revealed about when the robot will make it into actual homes.
LG is no stranger to CES, having previously used the platform to launch products including a 3-in-1 "lifestyle projector" that also functions as a speaker and lamp, as well as a television with a transparent screen.
Other major launches from this year's edition of the tech fair include a privacy-focussed smartphone, a minimalist Samsung speaker designed by Erwan Bouroullec and smart Lego bricks.
The Consumer Electronics Show 2026 takes place in Las Vegas, USA from 6 to 9 January 2026. See Dezeen Events Guide for an up-to-date list of architecture and design events taking place around the world.
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