X

LG channels Star Wars with its cute BB-8-esque bot (pictures)

LG wants to get the smart-home ball rolling with its adorably pint-sized roving bot that's supposedly packed full of connected tech.

Megan Wollerton
lg-rolling-bot-1037-004.jpg
1 of 7 Josh Miller/CNET

Mobile World Congress 2016 is full of cool connected tech, but LG's all-new Rolling Bot is surely the cutest.

lg-rolling-bot-1034-002.jpg
2 of 7 Josh Miller/CNET

Adorableness aside, LG claims that its roving bot is decked out with security, pet and other general smart-home features.

lg-rolling-bot-1170-007.jpg
3 of 7 Josh Miller/CNET

So, in theory, while you're away at work, this little robot could be roaming the halls, capturing video footage, as needed, and sending you alerts.

Apparently, it can also play with your pet.

lg-rolling-bot-1036-003.jpg
4 of 7 Josh Miller/CNET

Knowing how my dog reacted to a robot vacuum I once tested at home, I'm not sure how well all pets will take to this "new friend."

lg-rolling-bot-1039-005.jpg
5 of 7 Josh Miller/CNET

Either way, it's definitely a fun new take on home monitoring -- something that we look forward to trying out in the CNET Smart Home.

lg-rolling-bot-1167-006.jpg
6 of 7 Josh Miller/CNET

WIth Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, the LG Rolling Bot is supposed to be able to control non-LG, non-security smart-home devices, too, like your TV and lights.

lg-rolling-bot-1029-001.jpg
7 of 7 Josh Miller/CNET

It's also equipped with an infrared sensor, a microphone, a speaker and a laser.

More Galleries

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
A houseplant

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera

20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
magic-v2-2024-foldable-1383

Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra

10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
Samsung Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum

23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
The Galaxy S24 Ultra in multiple colors

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design

23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
img-0368.jpg

I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites

34 Photos
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
Invitation for the Apple September iPhone 15 event

17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About

18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?
img-1599-2.jpg

AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?

17 Photos