A $7,999 home robot joins the race to automate household chores

Weave Robotics launched Isaac 1, a $7,999 home robot capable of folding laundry and tidying spaces, generating online buzz as a potential step toward mainstream home robots. The robot, available in pastel colors, offers autonomous operation and remote control, with preorders starting at $449 monthly. Competitors like 1X's Neo and Tesla's Optimus remain priced higher or unannounced.