LG’s CLOiD Robot: A Mechanical Butler or a Dystopian Nuisance?

LG’s CLOiD home robot promises to handle everything from laundry to cooking, but will anyone actually want a mechanical butler in their house?

LG’s CLOiD robot can fetch milk, bake croissants, and fold laundry. The company describes it as a "smart home hub with hands" that integrates with its ThinQ ecosystem.

Its seven-degree-motion arms are positioned as a technical advantage over competitors like SwitchBot’s Onero H1, which the source material suggests has "arms stuck on Stop & Shop’s Marty."

"Getting side eye from an annoyed robot is truly the future."

While LG highlights CLOiD’s ability to critique sock choices and manage household tasks, the practicality of such features remains unclear.

The robot’s price and affordability are unspecified, leaving questions about its accessibility to average consumers.