South Korean tech giant LG Electronics will present LG CLOiD, its new home assistant robot, at the upcoming CES 2026, to be held in Las Vegas from January 6-9. The robot is designed to perform a variety of household tasks, aiming to improve convenience and improve the quality of life at home.
LGCLOiD reflects the company’s vision of a “Zero Labor Home, Makes Quality Time” future, where repetitive, mundane household tasks are handled by machines, freeing humans from time-consuming household demands.
Decoding the robotic design
The LG CLOiD humanoid robot has two articulated arms, each with seven degrees of freedom, powered by motors. They provide versatile, human-like natural motion.
Both hands have five actuated fingers providing advanced dexterity. With these actuators, the CLOiD robot can perform delicate and precise tasks with fine motor control.
At the heart of LG CLOiD is a powerful chipset embedded in its head, effectively serving as the robot’s “brain.” It is equipped with a display, speaker, camera, and a suite of sensors that enable expressive interaction, natural voice communication, and intelligent navigation around the home.
Powered by LG’s Affectionate Intelligence technology, CLOiD can understand its surroundings, engage with users in a more human-like manner, and continually improve its behavior through repeated use, ultimately delivering more personalized assistance in everyday household tasks.
Delving deep into Affectionate Intelligence
The company’s Affectionate Intelligence represents the company’s vision for AI that goes beyond simple automation. It places human emotions, habits, and comfort at the center of technology.
Beyond performing commands, the system is designed to sense users’ moods, preferences, and daily routines through real-time data from LG products such as TVs, appliances, and smart devices.
By understanding context and behavior, it proactively delivers comfort, convenience, and delightful experiences. The experiences range from adjusting lighting and climate to recommending entertainment or offering timely reminders.
This human-centric approach emphasizes intelligence that learns, adapts, and connects with users in meaningful ways. Affectionate Intelligence focuses on four core pillars: sensing and understanding, caring and personalizing, proactive assistance, and human-centered design.
Together, these enable devices to anticipate needs before users even ask, tailor experiences to individual lifestyles, and provide support in ways that feel considerate rather than mechanical.
Growth engine for the future
The South Korean company has identified robotics as a major future growth driver and is rapidly expanding innovation in this strategically important field.
To support this ambition, the company has established the HS Robotics Lab within its Home Appliance Solution Company, focusing on developing differentiated technologies. The company plans to strengthen its robotics expertise and product competitiveness in the coming years.
At the same time, LG is deepening its global footprint by pursuing joint research initiatives and strategic partnerships with leading robotics firms in Korea and around the world.
CES 2026 visitors can experience LG CLOiD and other scenarios at the company’s booth #15004 in the Las Vegas Convention Center.