The humanoid robots cleaning homes for $30 an hour Humanoid robots from Tau Robotics are cleaning homes in San Francisco for $30 an hour, performing tasks such as mopping floors, tidying rooms, and cleaning kitchens. Tau Robotics CEO and co-founder Alexander Koch discussed with NBC News' Tom Llamas how the robots operate and the challenges of making them fully AI-powered. Mamdani announces ban on AI for young students in NYC public schools 03:38 What Tim Cook’s Departure Means for the Future of Apple 03:43 How Bailey the Beagle Was Genetically Edited to Be Allergy-Free 03:32 How New Tech is Sparking a Craze in Backyard Bird Feeders 04:42 NASA administrator explains how Roman Telescope will change understanding of the universe 11:32 Now Playing Meet the humanoid robots cleaning homes for $30 an hour 06:38 UP NEXT NASA Set to Launch Next Generation Flagship Space Telescope 03:06 Meta Vows Changes After $18B Settlement in Child Safety Case 03:10 Father pushes for change after Meta's $18 billion settlement 05:45 How to Get a Real Customer Service Person on the Phone 04:54 Upgrade Your Wardrobe and Accessories for Fall with These Deals 05:05 SpaceX wants to turn Louisiana marshland into a Starship hub 04:43 Gen Z’s Analog Summer Filled With Throwback Tech and Hobbies 03:20 The Future Is Here: Air Taxis Unveiled in Downtown Los Angeles 00:33 Amazon’s steering wheel-free robotaxi expands to more cities 04:50 Phone Safety Settings Guide: What to Turn On vs. Keep Off 05:29 Chinese Humanoid Robots Smash Usain Bolt’s 100-Meter Record 02:02 Will People Really Flip Over the New Era of Foldable Phones? 04:28 Verb CEO says you should own your data and get paid for it 06:40 China hosts second Humanoid Robot Games as arms race with U.S. heats up 03:56 Top Story Meet the humanoid robots cleaning homes for $30 an hour 06:38 Copied These $30-an-hour humanoid robots are cleaning homes in San Francisco, tackling tasks like mopping floors, tidying rooms and cleaning kitchens. NBC News' Tom Llamas speaks with Tau Robotics CEO and co-founder Alexander Koch about how the robots work and the challenges of making them fully A.I. powered.Aug. 29, 2026