**LG’s CLOid Robot: The Dream of a “Zero Labor Home” Takes Shape**
I recently had the chance to check out LG’s latest creation, CLOid, a home robot that’s supposed to make life easier by taking care of household chores. Sounds like a game-changer, right? But how does it really stack up in practice?
CLOid is an AI-powered robot that can navigate on its own, equipped with cameras and sensors to detect its surroundings and make decisions based on the data it collects. It also has speakers, allowing it to “talk” to its human companion. The robot’s AI is pretty cool – it can understand images and videos, and can even take verbal instructions and turn them into actions (think Siri on steroids).
During the demo I saw, CLOid was impressive – it picked up a shirt from a basket and tossed it in the dryer, carefully placed a croissant in the oven (I was a bit worried it’d burn the pastry, but nope!). The robot moved slowly, though – even a sloth might give it a run for its money. Still, the idea is to create a “Zero Labor Home” where automation takes care of the mundane stuff, so you can focus on more important things… like your morning coffee.
But here’s the thing: CLOid’s a work in progress. The company’s reps wouldn’t give me a solid release date, and the fine print on the demo’s videos said it’s still under development. Not exactly what I’d call a “finished product”.
It’s worth noting that CLOid’s not the only robot in town – it’s just one of many cool gadgets on display at CES. I’m not sure how much of a “reality check” it was, to be honest. Still, I’m excited to see where LG takes CLOid from here.
The company’s got some other cool AI-powered appliances in the works, including a smart oven that can identify ingredients and suggest recipes, and a fridge that you can literally talk to (yes, really). These devices all sync with CLOid and can be controlled through LG’s ThinQ app. So, if you’re curious about the latest smart home trends, LG’s definitely worth a look.
For now, CLOid’s still in the experimental stages, and I’m curious to see how it evolves. Will it revolutionize the way we live? Only time will tell.
