The £600 gadget that can fold your laundry perfectly with robot arms and even steam out creases - and all in under a minute

A consumer survey reveals 46 percent of homeowners want appliances that fold clothes for them. 


A San Francisco startup understands some detest folding laundry and is set to release a device that does it automatically - for just $700 to $850. Dubbed 'Your laundry folding friend', FoldiMate uses a conveyor belt, several robotic arms and an adjustable tray that pushes out expertly folded apparel in less than a minute. Users simply clip their freshly washed garments to the integrated rack located on the outside of FoldiMate, set preferences and in minutes, will have nicely folded and pressed clothes.