At CES 2024, we will unveil more details about it.
In the near future, LG will begin selling a tiny bipedal robot that is capable of freely rolling around your domestic space. There is a wide range of characteristics that the AI-powered robot, which will make its debut at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, possesses. It can do everything from alerting you that you forgot to turn off the air conditioner while you were away to keeping an eye on your pet while you are at work. In the same way as stationary smart house aides such as Alexa or Apple HomePod can tell you the weather and remind you to take your prescriptions at the appropriate times, LG’s robot can also do these things.
This artificial intelligence (AI) programme is powered by Qualcomm’s Robotics RB5 Platform, which is comprised of a combination of hardware and software that allows the bot to function. The ability to recognise faces and sounds, to process the emotions of those around it, and to engage in conversation are some of the capabilities that it possesses. It is stated by LG that the bot will be able to meet you at your door, analyse your feelings, and play music in order to either boost your good mood or lull you to sleep. Due to the fact that its leg joints are movable, it is even capable of “emoting” by adjusting its stance. It is possible that it does not have any practical value other than making it more approachable, despite the fact that it is a cute feature.
Additionally, the robot is outfitted with a camera in its face, a speaker, and a variety of sensors throughout its body, which enables it to manoeuvre, speak, and listen. Additionally, it is able to assess the temperature and the quality of the air inside the building; however, it is not apparent whether or not it can truly be connected to a smart home system and manage your thermostat. In response to a comment on this matter, LG has not yet provided a response and has stated that the pricing of the robot would be disclosed at a later time.
You are able to programme the bot to take care of your pets while you are away and send notifications to your smartphone “if any unusual activity is detected.” This is possible since the bot is able to move around freely. Through the utilisation of the same monitoring techniques, the bot is able to perform the function of a mobile “security guard” and send you messages in the event that there is movement within the property while you are absent. Alternately, I might just inform you that you forgot to turn out the lights in the kitchen.