Senior reviewer, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, met up with the latests series of household humanoids to see if they are as good as the companies’ have promised

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CES 2026 showcased multiple humanoid robots designed for household tasks, with companies like LG, SwitchBot, Boston Dynamics, and Zeroth demonstrating machines capable of chores like laundry, food preparation, and loading washing machines. A hands-on test at the show floor examined whether these robots are truly ready for real homes or still limited to controlled demos, comparing humanoid capabilities against smaller, single-purpose robots that were also prevalent at the event.

CES 2026: the humanoid robots trying to make their way into your home