Back to News
Source: Scrippsnews
Published September 2, 2026

A startup in California is renting out humanoid robots to clean your home

Read the article and explore its original source.

Checking audio availability…

Read original source
ShareLinkedInX
A startup in California is renting out humanoid robots to clean your home - Image 1

Article

According to the company, the humanoids work in real San Francisco homes and are able to adapt to your space and preferences. They added that each robot completes the same thorough job, every visit.

RELATED STORY |Tech giants have announced a new AI safety initiative following rogue AI hack

Booking is currently invite-only for now, but those interested in using the humanoid robots can join a waitlist.

Recently, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission banned imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.

According to Tau Robotics, everything involving these humanoids is operated in person, in San Francisco.

Most Recent

Mountain Dew Body Wash, soap and soda ## Most Recent

Mountain Dew Body Wash, soap and soda

Looking to smell like Mountain Dew? How about trying their body wash and soap.

Members of the National Guard stand in front of the Lincoln Memorial before the March on Washington, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Washington.

DHS memo reveals plan to use National Guard in immigration enforcement

DEA Unseized Fentanyl

DEA tactic that let fentanyl flood the streets is being investigated

Science and Tech

A,North,American,River,Otter,,Lutra,Canadensis,,Swimming,On,The

Woman needed dozens of stitches after being attacked by an otter in Lake Tahoe

Bright Angel Canyon, damaged by flash floods, runs into the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, at Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz.

Evidence and editorial ownershipRequest a correction
Topics
humanoid
robot

Original source

Scrippsnews · scrippsnews.com

Published September 2, 2026

Weekly Robotics Brief

New robots, industry moves, and funding in your weekly robotics briefing.

Optional topics

Unsubscribe anytime.