Asked whether building a robot that functions similarly to a human—only stronger, more heat resistant and less prone to fatigue—could put human jobs at risk, Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter said it likely will.

LG Electronics announced the LG CLOiD Home Robot at CES 2026. This new robot is designed to help with daily household tasks and is part of LG's plan for what it calls a “zero labor home.” The LG CLOiD Home Robot will be on display at CES,