Meet Isaac 1: The $8,000 Home Robot That Folds Your Laundry

There’s a difference between a robot that can fold laundry in a lab and one that can do it in your living room. Weave Robotics, a US-based company, is betting consumers are ready for that leap.

The Isaac 1, announced this week, is a home robot built around a motorized base that moves through rooms on its own. Its extendable arm adjusts from 0.9 to 1.75 meters depending on the task. The design is deliberately friendly — the front panel evokes Baymax from Big Hero 6, with soft proportions and a round, simplified face.

The robot builds on an earlier prototype called Isaac 0, shown in February. The new version combines on-device algorithms with remote human assistance. Simple items like shirts and shorts? The robot folds them autonomously. More complex garments like trousers require a remote operator who pilots the arm through the robot’s cameras — a feature that raises obvious privacy questions.

Beyond laundry, Isaac 1 can tidy living rooms and make beds. The company is transparent that complex tasks still need teleoperation, meaning a remote human worker watches through the camera feed and guides the arm. For some buyers, that will be the dealbreaker.

Battery life runs 8 hours per charge, with a full recharge taking about 2 hours. The robot comes in five colors: sage green, gray, slate blue, terracotta, and deep purple.

The price is $7,999. Shipments start in fall 2026. At that price, most people will think twice. But a machine that actually folds your laundry without complaint is still cheaper than a weekly dry cleaning bill.