LG launches disinfection robot for COVID-19 containment
LG has introduced a new disinfection robot as South Korea sees a surge in new COVID-19 cases.
LG has introduced a new disinfection robot as South Korea sees a surge in new COVID-19 cases.
LG Cloi Servebot will assist hospital staff by carrying medical equipment at Seoul National University Hospital.
LG has deployed 25 Cloi robots to Seoul National University Hospital's children's hospital to better provide medical care.
LG Electronics has formed new divisions in robotics and autonomous vehicles directly under the supervision of the CEO in its year's end restructuring.
Samsung Electronics has showcased futuristic robots for use in the kitchen, including a robot arm dubbed Samsung Bot Chef that will help with cooking.
KT will own a 10% stake in Hyundai Robotics and co-develop intelligent service robots.
LG will help develop robots that will be trialled at CJ Foodville restaurants later this year.
LG Electronics and E-Mart will co-develop a smart cart for use in South Korean supermarkets that will follow customers around instead of being pushed.
The autonomous carts will alleviate workloads and reduce human-to-human contact, KT says.
It will also check people's temperatures and ask them to wear face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the telco says.