The robot assistants are coming

The CLOi line of robots from LG will soon be assisting humans at hotels, airports and shopping malls.
Developed to coincide with the 2018 Winter Olympics, the LG CLOi robots each boast a barrel-shaped body and a circular interface display. The new line, with an eye towards high-end markets, includes the Serving Robot, which can deliver food autonomously 24 hours a day; the Porter Robot that carries luggage and handles guest payments; and the Shopping Cart Robot, which helps customers locate and select items in premium grocery stores. The purpose of the Serving Robot is to deliver meals and drinks to guests and customers at hotels and airport lounges quickly and efficiently. The robot can deliver food or refreshments around the clock and with its built-in sliding tray, present the tray to the customer for easy removal. Once the delivery is confirmed, the Serving Robot makes its way back on its own.