Can a home robot fold laundry?

Short answer

Only in demos. Figure showed a humanoid folding towels on its own, and 1X lists laundry for NEO, but with a remote human guiding it.

Last checked Oct 21, 2026

Which robots can do it?

1X NEOAnnounced
1X lists folding laundry among NEO's chores.
Good to know: Reported to rely on a remote 1X operator for laundry. Deliveries promised for 2026.
Figure AI Figure 03Only in demos
Figure published a demo of its humanoid folding towels autonomously.
Good to know: Company demo. Towels only. Not sold to consumers.

Folding is one of the most-requested chores and one of the hardest for robots, because fabric changes shape.

Folding mixed real-world garments without help, at home, at a usable speed.

How we know (4 sources)

Aug 12, 2025Figure AIFrom the company
Figure's post showing its humanoid folding towels from a mixed pile, described by the company as fully autonomous. Towels only; no other garments shown.
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Oct 10, 2025GIGAZINEIndependent
Report on Figure 03's launch video: washing dishes, loading a dish rack, loading a washing machine and pressing its buttons, and folding clothes. Intended for homes, but no consumer release date or price.
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Oct 30, 2025The Robot ReportIndependent
1X opened NEO pre-orders: $20,000 with priority delivery in 2026, or $499/month. 1X says NEO can open doors, fetch items and turn off lights from day one, and lists folding laundry and tidying as chores. Unknown chores can be done with a 1X teleoperator guiding the robot.
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May 20, 2026The GadgeteerIndependent
May 2026 roundup: NEO still promised for first US deliveries in 2026, launching with basic autonomy. Complex tasks such as laundry rely on a remote 1X expert during scheduled windows.
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