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LG will unveil a new line of domestic robots at CES in Las Vegas this week, including a "Hub Robot" that can be used to control smart devices in your home.
The Hub Robot is described as a "smart home gateway and a personal assistant for consumers". It will be equipped with artificial intelligence technology, and act as the brain of the smart home.
Voice-activated smart home systems are expected to be a big trend at CES 2017 , following Amazon's success with its Echo speaker and Alexa smart assistant.
Amazon Echo is a smart home speaker that is able to understand and respond to voice commands. That means you can turn on the heating, play music, check commute times and even set lighting levels without pressing a button or tapping a screen.
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LG's description of its new robots suggests they may offer similar functionality.
The LG robot home won't stop at the back door though as the company will also unveil a new robot for tending to the garden.
LG already has a smart vacuum cleaning robot called HOM-BOT which could potentially pave the way for a lawn-cutting version of the machine.
Beyond the homestead there will be LG robots that are, "designed for commercial use in public spaces such as airports and hotels to help improve the traveler's experience," the company said.
Expect to hear more details on the new smart home robots on 4 January, when they are due to be officially unveiled at CES 2017 in Las Vegas.