CES 2026: LG to debut new CLOiD humanoid robot for the home - The Robot Report
The Robot Report # CES 2026: LG to debut new CLOiD humanoid robot for the home By Mike Oitzman | LG plans to debut its latest service robot at CES 2026.
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Humanoid robots are moving from prototype to consumer product in early 2026, with the New York Post reporting that the NEO Gamma robot—standing 5 ft 6 in, equipped with camera‑filled eyes and a human‑shaped head—has already attracted “early‑adopter” orders at $20,000 each and is slated for delivery later this year. At CES 2026, LG will showcase its new CLOiD humanoid, featuring dual seven‑degree‑of‑freedom arms and five‑fingered hands, positioned as a “Zero‑Labor Home” assistant that could handle chores and free up personal time. In the industrial arena, Agility Robotics’ Digit is being installed at Mercado Libre’s Texas facility, while Chinese firms such as UBTech, AgiBot and Xpeng are ramping up production, aiming for 5,000 humanoid units in 2026 and up to 10,000 the following year. The sector continues to draw heavy investment, with venture capital flowing into both home‑focused and factory‑oriented humanoids despite lingering safety concerns highlighted at recent robot competitions.
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CES 2026: LG to debut new CLOiD humanoid robot for the home
By Mike Oitzman |
LG plans to debut its latest service robot at CES 2026. | Credit: LG Electronics
LG Electronics plans to showcase the newest member of the LG CLOi robot family, the LG CLOiD humanoid robot, at CES 2026 next week in Las Vegas. The company hasn’t shown any full-body views of the robot yet, but it described it as humanoid in appearance, with dual seven degree-of-freedom arms and five-fingered hands. LG is positioning CLOiD as a home assistant with the marketing messaging “Zero-Labor Home Makes Quality Time.” The South Korean company is promising a future where technology meaningfully reduces the burden of daily chores, allowing customers to focus more on the people and moments that matter most. Home News Technologies
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