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The LG Robotic Vacuum Cleaner is designed for expansive spaces like banquet spaces and guest room corridors. | Source: LG Electronics
LG Electronics USA Inc. has launched an autonomous vacuum cleaner aimed at the hospitality sector, developed in collaboration with the Marriott Design Lab. Following successful pilot implementations in various Marriott properties, the LG Robotic Vacuum Cleaner is now available for broader use within the industry.
Michael Kosla, senior vice president of LG Electronics USA, commented on the partnership, stating, “This initiative exemplifies our innovative approach in collaboration with the Marriott Design Lab, significantly enhancing operational efficiency across the hospitality sector.”
Kosla emphasized the usability of the vacuum, saying, “Hotel staff can easily operate the LG Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, ensuring optimal automated cleaning of floors, particularly in high-traffic areas like corridors and meeting rooms. With the rising demand for robotic cleaning technology, we anticipate further innovations in partnership with Marriott.”
Based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., LG Electronics is the North American arm of LG Electronics Inc., a prominent global technology and manufacturing firm based in Seoul, South Korea. In the United States, LG markets a diverse array of products, including home appliances, entertainment technology, commercial displays, air conditioning units, and automotive components.
Technical Features of the Robotic Vacuum
The LG Robotic Vacuum Cleaner is engineered for the rigorous demands typical of commercial settings such as hotels and resorts. It is particularly effective for maintaining cleanliness in large areas like banquet halls and guest room corridors during nighttime hours, thereby minimizing disturbance to guests. At the same time, it is adept at navigating and cleaning smaller spaces, ensuring efficiency without getting impeded.
The vacuum incorporates advanced sensor technologies, including lidar, vision systems, and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology, enabling it to accurately assess distances, even in complex environments. It operates based on a customized map created for each hotel, and its dustbin, with a capacity of 3 liters (about 0.7 gallons), is designed to accommodate larger debris with dual cleaning capabilities: suction and sweeping.
Users can manage the vacuum via a multi-language mobile application paired with a cloud-based management system. This infrastructure provides real-time data on cleaning progress, battery status, and geographical positioning, thus allowing hotel operators to oversee multiple units across a facility effectively. Additionally, the system accumulates data regarding cleaning performance, giving valuable insights into operational trends.
The LG Robotic Vacuum Cleaner has a 3-liter capacity dustbin. | Source: LG Electronics
Partnership with Marriott
Robert Guidice, chief global operations officer at Marriott International, highlighted the significance of the collaboration, stating, “The LG Robotic Vacuum Cleaner symbolizes the synergy between Marriott Design Lab and LG, united in our vision to innovate hospitality operations. By developing and testing new technologies, we strive to empower hospitality workers and introduce enhancements that benefit the industry as a whole.”
The Marriott Design Lab acts as an innovation hub, exploring the intersection of design and technology. It serves as a testing ground for solutions that seamlessly integrate with everyday hotel operations, aiming to enhance energy efficiency, operational productivity, and customer satisfaction.
This partnership advances LG’s established relationship as an approved vendor for Marriott International and reinforces its position as a leading supplier of hotel televisions across various Marriott brands.
Recently, LG has intensified its focus on robotics. In January, the company acquired a majority stake in Bear Robotics Inc., a developer of autonomous service robots based in Silicon Valley. This acquisition is part of LG’s strategic plan to enhance its footprint in the robotics arena, which is identified as a critical area for future growth.
As part of this strategy, LG’s commercial robotics division, primarily focused on its line of CLOi service robots, will be integrated with the offerings from Bear Robotics.
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