Weave Robotics, a San Francisco-based startup, has emerged as a pioneer in specialized home robotics with its launch of Isaac 0, a dedicated laundry-folding robot priced at $7,999 (often rounded to $8,000 in coverage). Founded roughly 1.5 years prior to its February 2026 debut (placing founding around mid-2024), the company focuses on practical, safe, and capable robots for everyday household tasks, starting with the universally dreaded chore of folding laundry.
Isaac 0 is a stationary (non-mobile) robot designed exclusively for folding laundry in the home. It plugs into a standard wall outlet and can be installed quickly—often in an afternoon—on a desk or stable surface. The robot handles a wide range of common items, including:
- T-shirts
- Long-sleeve shirts
- Hoodies
- Sweaters
- Pants
- Towels
- Pillowcases
- Undergarments
- Socks (with pairing capabilities)
It processes a full load in 30–90 minutes, potentially saving users several hours per week. However, limitations include:
- Inability (as of launch) to fold large items like blankets or bed sheets.
- Challenges with inside-out garments.
- Occasional imperfections in folding quality.
To achieve reliable performance from day one, Isaac 0 combines AI-driven autonomy with human teleoperation for trickier items. Remote operators (Weave staff) assist via camera feeds from the robot’s head and wrists when needed, ensuring consistent results while the system collects data to improve full autonomy over time. The company emphasizes safety through simplicity: a low center of gravity, custom arm design, selected motors/materials, and minimal components reduce risks in a home environment.
This hybrid approach allows “thousands of pounds” of laundry folded to date, with ongoing expansions to handle more item types.
Pricing and Availability
- One-time purchase: $7,999 (with a $250 deposit mentioned in some reports).
- Monthly subscription: $450 (alternative to outright purchase).
- Initial shipments began in February 2026, limited to Bay Area residents (San Francisco and surrounding areas) due to support/logistics needs, with limited quantities available.
The company positions this as an entry point into home robotics, with plans for a more advanced, mobile version called Isaac (envisioned as a general-purpose home helper that folds laundry, tidies messes, and acts as a “second caretaker,” shipping to first customers in 2026).
Company Vision and Technology Approach
Weave Robotics views laundry as an ideal starting task: it’s repetitive, bounded, measurable, and a massive time sink for households. Their roadmap blends cutting-edge robotics research with real-world delivery—prioritizing practical utility over flashy demos. Early progress updates (e.g., from August 2025) highlighted end-to-end folding capabilities using autonomy + teleop and custom hardware.
By launching Isaac 0 so quickly after founding, Weave demonstrates a focus on shipping products rapidly, gathering customer data, and iterating toward greater autonomy. This contrasts with broader humanoid robot efforts (e.g., from Tesla or others) that remain in prototype or limited-demo stages.
While critics note the high cost, reliance on human help, and wrinkles/imperfections in folds, Weave’s approach targets users who value time savings above all—especially those with high laundry volumes. As AI and hardware improve, expect expansions beyond laundry to fuller home assistance.
For the latest details, reservations, or orders, visit the official site: www.weaverobotics.com.
This breakthrough highlights accelerating progress in consumer robotics, turning long-standing challenges (like reliable cloth manipulation) into purchasable solutions in 2026.
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