LG CLOiD: The AI Robot Realizing a Zero Labor Home at CES 2026

LG’s CLOiD is moving beyond Artificial Intelligence toward 'Affectionate Intelligence' to make chores truly disappear.

LG CLOiD demonstrates human-like dexterity with a friendly fist bump. Image: LG

For years, the dream of a "Zero Labor Home" has felt like a distant science-fiction promise, but now it seems that dream is going to be fulfilled soon. At CES 2026, LG Electronics is going to take this concept from theory to reality with the global debut of the LG CLOiD. The giant home appliances company is now teasing a future of AI robots which will completely make the home’s chores simply "disappear."

Today, LG officially teased a new robot through its official newsroom, dubbed the “LG CLOiD.” They claim it is capable of performing a wide range of household chores that previous iterations couldn't touch. This new robot is not like your typical puck-shaped vacuums or stationary smart hubs. Instead, the upcoming CLOiD is designed with a humanoid form factor specifically optimized for environments built for people.

The name itself—a fusion of LG’s established “CLOi” brand and “D” for Dynamic, signals a shift toward a more active and capable form of domestic assistance. While the full reveal is slated for the Las Vegas Convention Center in January at CES 2026, we already have a glimpse into its sophisticated design.

Human-Like Dexterity: Seven Degrees of Freedom

LG’s recent newsroom updates and teaser videos have already set a high bar for what we can expect. The new CLOiD robots tend to interact with the physical world in a way that mirrors human movement. The company explicitly confirmed that the CLOiD features two articulated arms, each powered by motors providing seven degrees of freedom, the "robotic gold standard".

Now, the question arises: what is this? This degree of freedom allows the robot to mimic the versatility of the human arm. It can twist its "wrists" to pour liquids and navigate the tight ergonomics of a standard kitchen or laundry room.

The LG CLOiD head features sensors for Affectionate Intelligence. Image: LG

Another interesting detail revealed by the images shared is CLOiD’s hands, which feature five individually actuated fingers. This means that these five fingers allow the robot to handle delicate tasks such as picking up a single towel or handling fragile glassware, tasks which were not possible with previous “pincer” grippers. The company has shared images of a fist bump and the robot picking up household items, suggesting that the tactile sensitivity is refined enough for close-proximity human interaction.

From Artificial to Affectionate Intelligence

The interesting and not-so-famous term used by LG is moving from Artificial Intelligence to Affectionate Intelligence. The company claims that CLOiD is powered by LG’s Affectionate Intelligence, which is “designed to sense its surroundings, interact in a natural and user-friendly way, and refine its responses over time through repeated interactions.”

The upcoming robot's chipset is housed in its "head," acting as the central nervous system for its sensors, cameras, and LiDAR. Through repeated interactions, CLOiD is designed to learn the resident’s schedule and preferences. The head unit features a display and speaker intended for "expressive communication," moving the robot away from being a silent machine and toward being a home assistant that feels approachable and helpful.

What to Expect at CES 2026

As CES 2026 is just about to meet us, while the teasers have given us a look at the "hands" and the "vision," the real test will happen at Booth #15004 in the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 6–9.

We expect to see:

• Real-Life Scenarios: LG has promised to showcase "Zero Labor Home" scenarios where CLOiD handles chores end-to-end.
• ThinQ Integration: How CLOiD acts as the mobile hub for other LG AI appliances.
• Safety Tech: A closer look at the sensors that prevent the robot from bumping into pets or children.