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AI-Powered Robots Take On Laundry Jobs

Isaacs, the clothes-folding robot by ex-Apple AI leads, is now working at Tumble Laundry—folding, organizing, and learning on the job. Powered by AI.

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Sep 14, 2025
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The First Workplace for a Clothes-Folding Robot to Earn Money: The Laundry.

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The practitioner is Isaacs from Weave Robotic, designed specifically for household chores, and it has already started working at the paid laundry service Tumble Laundry.

Notably, Weave Robotic was founded by a former Apple team and secured three rounds of financing before its product was officially unveiled.

While many robots are still learning to fold clothes and showcasing their skills at exhibition booths, Isaacs has reached the next level, becoming the first general-purpose robot capable of handling paid clothes-folding services.

So, what is the workflow of this robot?

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