Agreed. Given the range of sizes and types of washable/foldable items (i.e. you fold a sheet differently than a pair of jeans, and socks are folded differently

Agreed. Given the range of sizes and types of washable/foldable items (i.e. you fold a sheet differently than a pair of jeans, and socks are folded differently than a tshirts), it would take some pretty interesting technology to solve this problem. However, provided that most washers and dryers cost $500-1000+ each, there would be a lot of money available for this technology and likely a very high demand.