LG, at the CES 2019 is all set to unveil an updated
version of its wearable CLOi SuitBot alongside a lineup of improved service
robots which are nearing commercialization. The wearable LG CLOi SuitBot
supports the lower body to reduce stress when lifting and bending.
The original CLOi SuitBot was unveiled last fall in
Berlin, the updated LG CLOi SuitBot supports the waist and augments the user’s
own muscle power to reduce the risk of injury and fatigue when performing
physically demanding tasks such as lifting and lowering heavy loads. SuitBot
increases the user’s flexibility by enabling 50-degree extension and 90-degree
flexion of the waist and activates when the wearer bends at a 65-degree angle,
disengaging when standing in an upright position.
The wearable robot lasts upto four hours on a single
charge and recharges in just one hour. PorterBot, ServeBot, and CartBot are
designed for environments such as airports, hotels, supermarkets, and malls to
assist customers, transport luggage, deliver meals and carry groceries. The new
LG CLOi service robots comes with the updated autonomous navigation system as
well as enhanced connectivity to allow for communication with mechanisms such
as elevators and automatic doors.
Using AI technology, LG CLOi robots analyze customers’
usage patterns to constantly learn and improve performance. It comes with touch
displays and voice recognition to facilitate natural interaction with
customers, LG CLOi can handle more complex tasks such as answering questions
and processing payments. These robots are designed to operate independently,
navigating to a charging station when power runs low, returning to duty once
fully recharged and performing daily self-diagnosis and automatic reporting.
