Hi Gemini
Frage:
How far are we with creating housecleaning Robots? Is there any progress?
Antwort:
We are currently in a fascinating "crossover" year. As of early 2026, the industry is shifting from robots that simply navigate (like your standard Roomba) to robots that can actually manipulate the world around them.
While we aren't quite at the "Rosie from The Jetsons" stage yet, several major breakthroughs have happened recently that move us much closer.
1. The Rise of the "General-Purpose" Humanoid
The biggest news of 2026 is the transition of humanoid robots from laboratory demos to actual consumer and industrial betas.
1X NEO: This is currently one of the most talked-about home robots. It’s a "soft" humanoid (built with muscles rather than just rigid gears) designed specifically to work alongside humans. It can perform tasks like folding laundry, loading dishwashers, and tidying up toys.
LG CLOiD: Unveiled at CES 2026, this robot features dual arms with five-fingered hands. LG’s "Zero Labor Home" vision aims for this bot to handle the "fiddly" tasks that standard vacuums can't, like organizing shoes or clearing a table.
Tesla Optimus Gen 3: Tesla is pushing toward mass production this year. While its primary focus is still factory work, the software (Physical AI) is being trained on domestic tasks to eventually move into homes.
2. Physical AI: The "Brain" Breakthrough
The progress isn't just in the "metal," but in the "mind."
Foundation Models for Robotics: Just as ChatGPT was trained on text, robots are now being trained on "Vision-Language-Action" (VLA) models. This means you can tell a robot, "Hey, there's a spill in the kitchen, go find a towel and clean it," and it can figure out the steps without being pre-programmed for that specific spill.
Tele-operation Learning: Many current home robots (like the 1X NEO) use a "human-in-the-loop" system for complex tasks. A human operator might remotely guide the robot through a tricky task once, and the robot’s AI uses that data to learn how to do it autonomously the next time.
3. Specialization vs. Humanoids
While humanoids get the headlines, specialized robots are becoming much more capable:
Deep Cleaning: New models like the Robotin R2 Pro (2026) use modular attachments to switch between vacuuming, mopping, and even deep-cleaning carpets with heated water.
Liquid Detection: Standard robot vacuums used to smear liquid messes across the floor. The latest 2026 flagships from Samsung and Roborock now feature advanced sensors that detect liquids and either avoid them or switch to a specialized "suction-only" mode to prevent a mess.
4. Regulatory & Safety Guardrails
Since you’ve been following the EU AI Act, it’s worth noting that new standards (EN IEC 62849:2026) were just published in January. These standards establish strict performance and safety benchmarks for "household use" robots, ensuring they can navigate around children and pets without being a hazard.
Summary Table: Where We Stand (Feb 2026)
|
Task |
Status |
Technology |
|
Floor Cleaning |
Fully Automated |
AI mapping, liquid detection, self-emptying. |
|
Laundry/Folding |
Public Beta |
Humanoids (1X, LG) can fold simple items. |
|
Dishloading |
Early Adoption |
Requires precise "Physical AI" and hand-eye coordination. |
|
Deep Scrubbing |
Specialized Bots |
Purpose-built robots for bathrooms/windows. |
Would you like me to look :into the current pricing for these early humanoid betas, or perhaps find a video demonstration of the new LG CLOiD in action?
Meine Antwort:
no, thank you. Lets wait for further progress
Gemini:
That is a fair stance. We are currently in the "early adopter" phase, which often means high price tags and occasional software bugs. Waiting for these technologies to mature usually leads to better reliability and more intuitive controls.
Since you're keeping an eye on the EU AI Act and general tech breakthroughs, I’ll be sure to alert you if any major regulatory shifts or "killer apps" in home robotics emerge later this year. The transition from "vacuum on wheels" to "helper with hands" is moving quickly, but the best value is likely still a year or two away.






