Humanoid
In Development
FEATURED
LG Electronics Humanoid Development
LG ElectronicsKorean consumer electronics company's robotics programs
Service/Hospitality
About LG Electronics Humanoid Development
LG Electronics develops service robots including CLOi brand (retail, hospitality, airports). Humanoid exploration includes manufacturing automation for LG factories and potential service applications. LG's AI research (LG AI Research), display technology, batteries, and smart home ecosystem provide technical assets. Competitive dynamics with Samsung likely influence robotics strategy—both companies target similar markets with overlapping capabilities. South Korea's government support for robotics (national AI strategy, K-Humanoid project) accelerates development. LG's humanoid timeline and specific platforms remain largely undisclosed pending commercialization readiness.
PROS
- + Integrated with LG ThinQ smart home ecosystem
- + powered by LG's proprietary EXAONE/Q9 AI models
- + leveraged for in-house manufacturing automation (LG factories)
- + strategic investment in Figure AI and local supply chain (LG Innotek for components)
CONS
- - Later market entry compared to US competitors (Tesla
- - Figure)
- - commercialization target is still several years away (4-year goal for KAPEX)
- - core business is not pure-play robotics hardware
Use Cases
Logistics center box sorting
factory component assembly inspection
smart home appliance control
domestic personal assistance
elderly care monitoring
Manufacturer
LG Electronics
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Quick Specs
- Type
- Humanoid
- Market
- Service/Hospitality
- Availability
- In Development
