Voxel Robot from Tuesday Labs Promises to Help Find Lost Items and Handle Household Tasks

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Tuesday Labs has opened reservations for Voxel, a bi-pedal home robot designed to assist with chores like decluttering and locating misplaced items, priced around $20,000 and expected to launch in 2028.

New York City-based robotics lab and design studio Tuesday Labs has unveiled its latest project, Voxel, a bi-pedal home robot crafted to assist with routine tasks throughout the household. Reservations for the robot, formally named Voxel Series-1, are now open, with an initial deposit of $200 required and a full price expected to be approximately $20,000 when it ships in 2028.

Voxel distinguishes itself from traditional household robots that focus on floor cleaning by featuring a humanoid-inspired design with a pair of highly articulated arms. These arms possess seven degrees of freedom and end in simple grippers, allowing the robot to manipulate objects such as books, water plants, or organize clutter. The robot’s torso also functions as its head, equipped with a small mouth and pixelated animated eyes positioned near its waist. It uses a set of stereo RGB cameras paired with a wide-field camera to observe its environment.

Locomotion is enabled via a unique Z-shaped bipedal leg design, with knees bending in the opposite direction to human knees, a feature intended to help the robot maintain balance and adjust its height. This is particularly useful for navigating close to cabinetry, tables, and shelving units in a home setting.

Tuesday Labs describes Voxel’s capabilities as including autonomous decluttering, putting items back in their designated places, watering plants, and assisting owners in locating misplaced objects, such as TV remotes or keys, through its memory of last seen locations. While it will not handle complex tasks like cooking or childcare upon release, Voxel aims to provide practical support for common household chores.

The robot fits into a growing trend of home automation devices moving beyond simple vacuuming or mop cleaning to more sophisticated assistance. With its humanoid form and advanced sensing capabilities, Voxel could appeal to consumers seeking robotic helpers capable of interacting with and managing home environments. However, the high price point may limit its initial user base to early adopters and enthusiasts.

As reservations begin, Tuesday Labs’ Voxel Series-1 presents a glimpse into the potential future of robotic household assistants that combine mobility, manipulation, and environmental awareness in a bi-pedal form factor.