LG Unveils Transparent and Wireless Television at CES
Las Vegas – The South Korean multinational LG presented its first transparent and wireless television, OLED T, at the CES consumer electronics fair in Las Vegas. The television is “virtually invisible” when turned off, allowing it to be placed in front of a window without blocking the view.
The new model combines a 77-inch transparent 4K OLED display with LG’s wireless video and audio transmission technology. Behind the transparent panel of the OLED T is a contrast film that can be raised to make the TV look like a normal OLED or lowered to see what is behind the screen.
Described as a “transparent digital canvas,” the television can be used to display artwork, videos, or photographs. LG did not announce the launch date, but it is expected to be released this year. The price is also yet to be revealed, but it is anticipated to be more expensive than LG’s latest 77-inch wireless OLED model, which costs almost $5,000.
In addition to the new television, LG also announced that the new LG TVs will come with Chromecast built-in, allowing users to stream content from their phone to their TV.
Smart Home Robot Unveiled
LG also presented a small 33-centimeter smart home robot that seeks to create a “workless home.” The robot, called an “artificial intelligence (AI) agent,” has two “legs” with wheels and can “move, learn, understand and participate in complex tasks.”
The objective of the machine is not only to help at home, but also to provide company to both people and animals. Its “face” is a screen that can transmit “emotions,” and it can verbally interact with users and move through any space, equipped with a microphone and a camera.
The robot can autonomously patrol the house, remind users to take their medication, and greet them at the door when they get home, among other functions.
The CES will open its doors to the public tomorrow, but today, some industry giants, such as LG, Samsung, and Sony, presented their latest innovations to the press. The annual event, which will end on Friday, features more than 4,000 exhibitors and hundreds of industry expert panelists, with artificial intelligence (AI) expected to be a star topic this year.