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Would you pay $8,000 for a robot to fold laundry? - Fox News

It can also help with making beds, fixing pillows and blankets, plus putting everyday clutter back where it belongs. That sounds pretty amazing to me, especially if your house has kids, pets or a laundry pile that seems to regenerate overnight.

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  • In July 2026, several milestones marked the humanoid‑robot sector.
  • Chinese automaker BYD announced plans to outpace Tesla by deploying humanoids in factories, dealerships, and homes, targeting three units per household.
  • 1X unveiled the Neo humanoid, featuring a 25‑degree‑of‑freedom hand that can pour tea, sort grapes and sign‑language, positioning it as a benchmark for dexterity.
  • In Korea, Holiday Robotics secured a 155 billion‑won ($103 M) Series A to mass‑produce its 176‑cm wheeled humanoid FRIDAY for manufacturing, aiming for 1,000 units by 2027.
  • Robot.com launched the R‑noid, a RaaS humanoid capable of 19 tasks from packing to picking, with first deployments already in logistics and golf‑course packing.

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It can also help with making beds, fixing pillows and blankets, plus putting everyday clutter back where it belongs. That sounds pretty amazing to me, especially if your house has kids, pets or a laundry pile that seems to regenerate overnight. However, Isaac 1 also raises a very personal question: how much access would you give a robot inside your home if it meant fewer chores?

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Weave Robotics’ Isaac 1 home robot can fold laundry, make beds and tidy rooms, but its $7,999 price tag raises questions about cost and privacy. (Weave Robotics)

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