The race to bring the first true "Home Robot" into everyday households is heating up, with major players and startups introducing innovative machines aimed at redefining domestic life. Among them are Samsung Ballie, a smart home coordinator; Tesla Optimus, a humanoid generalist; Figure 01, a lifelike assistant backed by big names like OpenAI and Bezos; and 1X Technologies' Neo Gamma, which is already slated for real-world home trials in 2025.

Additional contenders include the Roborock Saros Z70, a cleaning powerhouse with the ability to pick up clutter, and Enchanted Tools' Mirokai, a charming hospital-ready bot that balances on a ball and interacts emotionally with users. While Ballie and Saros Z70 are closest to widespread consumer availability, they fall short of the full-service definition of a home robot. Figure 01 and Optimus are more ambitious in scope but still years from household use.

Ultimately, Neo Gamma appears to be the most likely to achieve the title of "first true home robot," with actual deployments planned and practical household capabilities—even if it initially relies on human teleoperation. As the lines between helper, companion, and cleaner blur, these robots are moving us rapidly toward a smarter, more robotic future at home.