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Humanoid Robots Shine at CES 2026, But Face Challenges

1/8/2026

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At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, humanoid robots such as LG's CLOiD demonstrated potential for household tasks, including laundry folding and food serving.
Experts caution these robots face significant challenges navigating home environments, limiting practicality outside controlled settings.
Companies are focusing on job-oriented robots, as they are easier to deploy in factories.

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Story summary

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, humanoid robots such as LG's CLOiD demonstrated potential for household tasks, including laundry folding and food serving.
Experts caution these robots face significant challenges navigating home environments, limiting practicality outside controlled settings.
Companies are focusing on job-oriented robots, as they are easier to deploy in factories.