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CES 2025 is already buzzing, and one of the most prominent reveals at this year’s Unveiled event is OpenDroids’ R2D3 – a multi-tasking domestic robot that promises to revolutionize the way you tackle household chores.
OpenDroids, a San Francisco-based robotics startup founded just last year, is stepping into the spotlight with its second-generation home assistant. Co-founder Jack Jay described the R2D3 to an eager crowd as a “Roomba on crack,” emphasizing its enhanced capabilities over the company’s debut model, the R1D1. The R2D3 is equipped to handle everything from folding laundry to washing dishes, setting the stage for a future where cleaning your home feels like a thing of the past.
Both R2D3 and its predecessor are built around the idea of making everyday life a little easier, leveraging self-loading capabilities, real-time depth perception, and surprisingly nimble movement for a bot chore At the moment, the R2D3 is piloted in rehabilitation centers, assisting workers with repetitive tasks. OpenDroids also sees restaurant kitchens as a potential market, where the bot could automate labor-intensive back-of-house functions.
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However, carrying one will be expensive. OpenDroids estimates that the R2D3 will sell for around $60,000. If that’s too steep, the previous R1D1 model comes in at a (relatively) more affordable $18,500.
No bots are currently available for purchase, but interested buyers can join one waiting list on the company’s website.
