LG's new home robot, CLOid, showcased at CES, aims to revolutionize household chores by performing tasks like folding laundry and making breakfast autonomously. Equipped with cameras, sensors, and a vision language model, CLOid can navigate its environment and respond to verbal commands, similar to a more advanced Siri. Despite its potential, CLOid's current performance appears slow and limited, raising questions about its readiness for commercial release. The robot is part of LG's broader vision for a "Zero Labor Home," integrating with other AI-powered smart home products to automate domestic tasks, although its availability to the public remains uncertain. This matters because it highlights the ongoing development and challenges in creating effective domestic robots that could significantly reduce the burden of household chores, transforming daily life through automation.
