At its annual LG World Premiere event on the eve of CES 2026, LG Electronics offered a compelling glimpse into a future where technology moves beyond the screen to actively assist and care for users. Under the theme “Innovation in tune with you,” the company unveiled its “AI in Action” philosophy, anchored by the debut of the LG CLOiD home robot, a new generation of AI-infused premium appliances, and a bold vision for a “Zero Labor Home” .
The event marked a significant evolution of LG’s “Affectionate Intelligence” concept, first introduced two years ago. This new phase is about putting intelligence into action. “What if AI could step out of the screen and start working for us in real life?” posed CEO Lyu Jae-cheol, setting the stage for a lineup of innovations designed to sense, think, and act on the user’s behalf, transforming the home from a collection of passive devices into an active, orchestrated ecosystem .
The Star of the Show: LG CLOiD, the Home-Specialized AI Agent
The centerpiece of LG’s new vision is LG CLOiD, a home-specialized AI robot designed to be an ambient care agent that reduces both physical and mental labor. Far from a simple novelty, CLOiD is a sophisticated machine equipped with two arms and five-fingered hands, capable of performing a wide range of complex tasks. It is designed to learn the home environment, continuously optimize it, and interact safely with family members, including children and pets .
In a live demonstration, LG showcased how CLOiD integrates into the “Zero Labor Home” ecosystem:
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Contextual Awareness: As a user headed home on a rainy day, CLOiD proactively suggested an indoor workout instead of a jog, based on their usual routine and the weather forecast.
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Orchestrated Action: Before the user arrived, CLOiD had already adjusted the air conditioner and retrieved workout clothes from the dryer.
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Ambient Assistance: Once home, CLOiD assisted with folding laundry and organizing dishes, managing household priorities to free up the user’s time .
This vision is supported by the introduction of LG Actuator AXIUM™, a new brand of robotic actuators. These compact, high-performance modules—which combine motors, drives, and reducers—function as the robotic “joints” and are a key enabler for CLOiD’s precise and safe movements, leveraging LG’s decades of experience in motor design .
Excellence in Device: AI-Powered Products Take Center Stage
While CLOiD captured the imagination, LG also demonstrated its commitment to “Excellence in Device” with a stunning array of new hardware, all deeply integrated with AI.
LG OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TV: Pushing the boundaries of display technology, LG introduced the ultra-slim OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TV. At just 9 millimeters thick, this engineering marvel achieves its svelte profile through complete re-engineering of its internal architecture. It features Hyper Radiant Color Technology for enhanced brightness and color, and True Wireless Technology, making it the thinnest wireless OLED TV to date. At the CES booth, 38 of these TVs were seamlessly synchronized in a massive “In Tune” installation, appearing to float in midair .
The AI-Evolved LG SIGNATURE Lineup: LG’s premium brand enters its 10th anniversary with a new generation of appliances that understand and anticipate user needs.
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LG SIGNATURE Refrigerator: Now features advanced conversational AI that understands natural language. A user can ask, “What’s the best way to store meat for a week?” and the AI will suggest and set the optimal mode. It also includes ingredient recognition for personalized recipe recommendations .
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LG SIGNATURE Oven Range: Equipped with Gourmet AI, the oven uses an internal camera to identify over 80 different dishes and automatically selects the ideal cooking settings. An AI Browning feature monitors baking in real-time and sends a notification to the ThinQ app when food is perfectly done .
AI in Action Across Every Space
LG’s vision for AI extends beyond the home. The company highlighted its expansion into AI-powered mobility solutions. Its in-vehicle technology, which won a CES 2026 Best of Innovation Award, transforms cars into intelligent spaces. This includes gaze-tracking systems, windshield displays for mixed-reality content, and seamless home-to-vehicle entertainment streaming, creating a truly connected ecosystem .
In the realm of HVAC, LG is applying its AI expertise to develop high-efficiency cooling solutions for the explosive AI data center market, partnering with companies like GRC on immersion cooling technology. This B2B push complements its consumer-facing innovations, showcasing the breadth of LG’s technological prowess .
From the wireless Wallpaper TV to the helpful CLOiD robot and the intuitive SIGNATURE appliances, LG’s “AI in Action” showcase at CES 2026 painted a vivid picture of a future where technology works in the background—anticipating, adapting, and acting—to make everyday life more harmonious, efficient, and genuinely “Life’s Good”