Flourish 1: $3,555 humanoid robot learns new chores in 30 minutes

Startup Flourish Robots has opened preorders for the first 50 units of its Flourish 1 humanoid robot at $3,555, with deliveries expected in December. The wheeled robot can sort items, water plants and scoop cat litter, and learns a new task in 30 minutes via demonstration in the mobile app.

• Priced at $3,555, with preorders for 50 units and December delivery
• Learns a new task in 30 minutes by demonstration through the app
• Stands 3 ft 7 in tall, weighs 44 lb, runs 12 hours, carries up to 1.5 kg
• Cannot handle stairs and is not designed to look after children