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Is 2026 the year home robots stop being demos?

How often are today’s “home robots” actually doing the work alone? In many of the most convincing kitchen-and-laundry demos, ...
Zeroth Robotics debuted at CES 2026 with five robots, but only the 15-inch M1 home humanoid has near-term timing and pricing.
While Zeroth's WALL-E-style robot, previously offered in China under a licensed Disney design, remains unavailable outside that market, the W1 offers a similar dual-tread approach built ...
The 1X Neo can do the dishes, clean the kitchen, even fold laundry. WSJ’s Joanna Stern spent time with the humanoid—and its ...
Personal home robots that can socialize with people are starting to roll out of the laboratory and into our living rooms and kitchens. But are humans ready to invite them into their lives?