More robots are coming to CES.
LG Electronics is
introducing three new concept robots at the Las Vegas event next week.
The robots are developed for use at hotels, airports and supermarkets, according to the company.
They are part of
LG’s new CLOi robot brand and the three new devices are the Serving Robot, Porter Robot and Shopping Cart Robot.
The introductions follow LG’s Airport Guide Robot and Airport
Cleaning Robot, which completed successful trial runs at Korea’s Incheon International Airport.
The purpose of the Service Robot is to deliver drinks and meals at hotels and airport
lounges. The robot has a sliding tray for customers and after the food or drink is taken, the robot leaves.
The Porter Robot delivers luggage to guest rooms, handles express check-in and
checkout services and payments.
The Shopping Cart Robot is targeted to shoppers in premium supermarkets. Shoppers can scan items on the robot’s barcode scanner and the robot can guide
people to the products they select on a smartphone app.
LG’s CLOi robots are being developed in parallel to LG’s ThinQ line, which involves consumer electronics products and home
appliances.
“As an important part of our future growth engine, LG is committed to expanding its portfolio of robots that can deliver real convenience and innovation in our
customers’ lives,” stated Ryu Hye-jung, head of the smart solution business division of LG’s Home Appliance & Air Solutions Company. “We will continue to develop a wide
range of products across commercial and home robots while seeking new opportunities to contribute to the advancement of the robotics industry.”