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Why Is Everyone’s Robot Folding Clothes?

Many of us who work in robotics have this ‘north star’ of a robot butler which can do all the chores we don’t want to do.
Not so long ago we used to wash out clothes in the river and to hang them out to dry but we've come a long way since then. We ...
HeySunday reports Americans spend over 62 hours yearly on laundry, urging smarter habits to save time, energy, and resources.
Drying clothes in the autumn and winter can be a nightmare, but a laundry expert has shared a simple way to get your clothes ...
Trying to cram too much into one cycle can leave clothes wetter and more creased, both of which make drying harder. They also ...
At what was supposed to be its grand unveiling, the robot, named Aidol, slowly and haltingly stepped on stage while flanked ...
AI robots are being trained on data from real humans who record themselves doing chores for a living. But they’re not doing those chores well.
Humanoid robot Phantom MK1 aims for battlefield and space work, but experts doubt weaponized androids will be ready anytime ...
Opened in March 2024, Lumin Laundry was founded by Seattle native and retired electrician Arne Bjorkelo, who set out to reimagine what a community laundromat could be.
Sunday Robotics has a new way to train robots to do common household tasks. The startup plans to put its fully autonomous ...
Discover essential appliances and equipment for your first home. From kitchen essentials to laundry solutions, learn how to ...
The Laundry Lady offers washing, drying, ironing and folding services to residential, business, NDIS, and aged care customers ...