04/06/2026
A humanoid robot has completed what its creators say is the first consumer home cleaning service performed by a humanoid robot in the United States, offering a glimpse into a future where household chores can be booked on demand through an app.
The service was carried out by San Francisco startup Gatsby, which sent a robot to clean a randomly selected customer’s apartment after the booking was made through its iOS app. The company says the robot handled everyday tasks including washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, mopping floors, making beds and folding laundry without a human cleaner physically present in the home.
Unlike traditional home robotics focused on vacuuming or mopping, Gatsby’s service relies on full-sized humanoid machines capable of navigating apartments and performing a broader range of household chores. The company charges a flat $150 per cleaning session regardless of apartment size, positioning the service as an alternative to conventional cleaning providers in high-cost cities such as San Francisco.