Switchbot’s Onuro H1 humanoid robot costs $10,000 and launches by December 2025. Kris Abel explains how elevator-track arms let it pick clothes off floors and why that price might not be as crazy as it sounds.

Abel reflects on why CES lost its magic after 20+ years of coverage: streaming killed the in-person exclusivity, wild Vegas parties disappeared, and meeting Steven Tyler at 2 a.m. doesn’t happen anymore. But the tech reveals still matter. Switchbot’s Onuro H1 is a humanoid torso on wheels with arms that adjust up and down to grab floor objects and do laundry. LG countered with Cloyd, which has an expressive face and communicates with smart appliances—it signals your washing machine to open automatically. Both need smart home integration to work. Then Lego dropped their first CES announcement ever: smart bricks with Bluetooth sensors that detect builds and create interactive experiences. A Lego car makes engine sounds; a plane makes flight sounds. Star Wars smart sets arrive in March.

Discover why $10,000 might be the tipping point for consumer adoption. Learn how humanoid robots compensate for limited mobility with smart appliance communication. Understand what Lego’s smart brick sensors can actually detect.

KEY TOPICS:

– Switchbot Onuro H1 humanoid robot features and December 2025 release

– Consumer robotics pricing and adoption thresholds

– LG Cloyd robot and smart home appliance communication

– Lego smart brick sensor technology and Star Wars product line

– Why CES shifted from in-person events to streaming coverage

GUEST: Kris Abel, Tech Journalist & CES Veteran Reporter | realkrisabel.com @realkrisabel

Originally aired on2026-01-06