Topic: robot capabilities
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LG's CLOiD Robot Loads Your Laundry, So You Don't Have To
LG debuted its CLOiD humanoid robot at CES 2026, aiming to create a "zero labor home" by performing domestic chores like laundry and fetching items. The demonstration revealed current limitations, such as slow task execution, raising practical questions about its efficiency for handling larger ho...
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Hyundai to Use Boston Dynamics' Atlas Robots in Car Factories by 2028
Hyundai will deploy Boston Dynamics' advanced Atlas humanoid robots in its car factories starting in 2028, aiming for mass production of 30,000 units annually to transition from research to practical manufacturing. The robots are designed for complex industrial tasks, with initial use in parts se...
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LG's CLOiD Robot to Fold Laundry and Cook at CES
LG will unveil the CLOiD home robot at CES, designed to perform complex domestic chores like retrieving food, warming items, and folding laundry to create a "zero labor home." The robot features advanced dexterity with two articulated arms and a communicative head, aiming for a more interactive a...
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This Startup Built a Real WALL-E (and Its Quirky Cousin)
Zeroth Robotics has launched two distinct robots for US preorder: the W1, a functional utility robot inspired by WALL-E priced at $5,599, and the smaller M1 humanoid companion starting at $2,899. The W1 is designed for domestic and light commercial tasks, capable of carrying 110 pounds and naviga...
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Can LG's CLOi Robot Really Do Laundry?
LG unveiled the CLOi home robot at CES, an AI-powered assistant designed to handle domestic chores as part of its "Zero Labor Home" vision, though it currently functions more as a prototype than a finished product. The robot features a humanoid design with arms for complex manipulation, autonomou...
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BMW Retires Humanoid Robots After 11-Month Trial
BMW and Figure AI completed an 11-month trial where humanoid robots assembled over 30,000 BMW X3 vehicles, handling 90,000 sheet-metal parts and proving their durability in a real factory environment. The robots achieved high performance, loading parts with 84-second cycle times, over 99% accurac...
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