Tech Desk 
Aug 18, 2025
Even in the presence of huge progress towards utilising artificial intelligence (AI) and robots for commercial purposes, robots' capability of handling household chores remained a viral debate, only until recently when a recent demonstration showed Figure 02 humanoid robot doing a complex household task.
Figure, a California-based robotics firm, showcased a footage of its homegrown robot folding six towels, with each towel completed in approximately 22 seconds, according to CNET.
Referring to the trial, the company claimed that it signifies the advancements humanoid robots have made in performing household tasks.
This demonstration follows another video shared by Figure CEO Brett Adcock showing the robot crouching to load a washing machine, a feature many consumers would appreciate.
Other robotics developers are exploring similar applications; for instance, the Norwegian firm 1X has presented its humanoid model, Neo, carrying laundry baskets and operating washing machines.
These demonstrations underscore the increasing emphasis on domestic robotics, which is considered one of the most commercially viable applications for AI-powered machines.
However, experts cautioned that while robots can manage laundry tasks and broader household functions, such as sorting clothes, operating various appliances, and handling delicate fabrics, remain challenging.
Regardless of these limitations, the speed and accuracy that Figure 02 demonstrated in folding towels shows that routine household chores could be among the first aspects of life where humanoid robots would gain acceptance.
