LG wants these large robots to follow you around airports and hotels

LG electronics announced some rather large, human-sized conceptual robots today that it seems to be marketing to people that don't want to schlep around their luggage or groceries.

The announcement comes just before the start of  CES, a time rife with of ideas — some which turn out to be useful and innovative, but many of which are junk. LG is betting on some interest for its three CLOi (pronounced KLOH-ee) robots: the Serving Robot, Porter Robot and Shopping Cart robot. 

These robots aren't yet being produced for consumers, but will be on display at the CES show. Read more...