A humanoid robot has completed what its creators describe as 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.
According to the company, the robot handled everyday tasks such as washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, mopping floors, making beds, and folding laundry — all without a human cleaner physically present.
Unlike traditional home robots limited to vacuuming or mopping, Gatsby’s system uses full‑sized humanoid machines capable of navigating apartments and performing a wide range of chores.
Each cleaning session costs a flat $150, regardless of apartment size, positioning the service as an alternative to conventional cleaning providers in high‑cost cities like San Francisco.
This milestone hints at a future where robots could become part of everyday domestic life — not just as gadgets, but as on‑demand helpers that redefine convenience and automation in the home.