LG's big 'bot plan: to create a network of working robots with 'wearable' SuitBot

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Amongst the 8K TVs and new smartphone announcements at IFA 2018, LG has been setting its sights on being the first company to create a robot
The company has been making a number of investments in the robotics space for some time now and we've been waiting to see how they'd
It's the latest example of how LG has been putting its robotics investments and AI technology to good use, as well as the company's
primary reason is so workers can lift heavier objects and undertake tasks they wouldn't normally be able to handle on their own.It's
was developed in collaboration with SG ROBOTICS, a company which LG invested in last year, which develops robotics to help people overcome
limitations of their body, whether that's down to disability or to help out at work.The SuitBot has LG's artificial intelligence
built-in
That means it can evolve and learn over time, analyzing biometric data and the movements of the wearer in order to provide maximum
at IFA, LG's CTO Dr IP
be implemented in factories, or even at hospitals for rehabilitation purposes, all on its own, it's designed to work alongside LG's
other service robots to develop a smart working network powered by AI.The ServeBot from LG brings you food, drinks and even wears a cute
people around airports and other public spaces, a cleaning robot to, well, clean and Serving Robot, to bring people food and tools, which
wears a cute bowtie
LG's CLOi SuitBot may seem revolutionary, it's the latest example of exoskeleton robotics
There's been a long line of different AI companies creating similar wearable robots, exoskeleton robot shells and RoboCop-style suits.A
Back in 2015, we covered news that the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) had been working on a high-tech suit takes some
of the strain from soldiers' waist and legs, which means they can carry heavier loads for a longer time without collapsing in an exhausted
heap at the end of the journey.Tech companies have also been working on similar tech
Hyundai designed a robotic exoskeleton back in 2016
Like LG's SuitBot, the robotic frame was designed primarily for work use, moving heavy or hazardous materials while minimizing injuries,
makes it a more appealing prospect, as does the company's promises that the way the suit moves is not just super efficient, but the most
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