LG Electronics Partners with Marriott Design Lab to Unveil Revolutionary Autonomous Vacuum Cleaner for Hospitality Sector

Published: 2025-04-03 11:18:27 ET MAR

LG Electronics USA has unveiled a commercial-grade autonomous vacuum cleaner, created in partnership with the Marriott Design Lab, marking a significant step in hospitality industry innovation. The LG Robotic Vacuum Cleaner is now available to the hospitality sector after successful pilot programs at Marriott International properties.

'This is a prime example of how our collaboration with the Marriott Design Lab is advancing innovation for the entire industry,' said Michael Kosla, Senior Vice President, LG Electronics USA. 'The LG Robotic Vacuum Cleaner is a robust, user-friendly vacuum cleaning solution that hotel associates can operate, providing the best possible automated vacuum cleaning of floors in corridors and meeting spaces. With demand increasing for commercial robotic vacuum cleaners and other innovations, we look forward to working with the Marriott Design Lab to bring a whole range of innovations to market.'

The LG Robotic Vacuum Cleaner delivers powerful suction performance, tailored to meet the needs of commercial spaces like hotels and resorts. Designed for cleaning corridors and meeting rooms with superior edging capabilities, it's perfect for overnight cleaning of large areas such as banquet halls and guestroom corridors, ensuring minimal guest disturbance.

Equipped with advanced LiDAR and Vision Fusion SLAM sensor technology, the robot navigates complex environments with precision, creating custom maps for each hotel to optimize cleaning efficiency. Its 3-liter dustbin easily handles larger debris, like paper scraps, using both suction and sweeping methods.

The vacuum also features a multi-language mobile app and a cloud-based management platform, providing real-time updates on cleaning progress, battery levels, location, and more. This allows hotel operators to efficiently manage multiple units across a building at once. Additionally, it offers valuable operational insights by generating statistical data based on cleaning history.

'The LG Robotic Vacuum Cleaner is the result of collaboration between Marriott Design Lab and LG as we leverage a shared dedication to reimagining hospitality operations. By working together to develop and test new technologies and solutions, we aim to help hospitality associates work smarter and deliver innovations to market that will benefit the entire hospitality industry,' said Robert Guidice, Chief Global Operations Officer for Marriott International.

The Marriott Design Lab acts as a cutting-edge research and development hub focused on design and innovation. It serves as a testing ground for technology products and services that can be seamlessly integrated into hotel operations, aiming to save energy, boost operational efficiency, and enhance customer loyalty through improved experiences. This collaboration builds on LG's established relationship as an approved Marriott International vendor and a leading supplier of hotel televisions to Marriott properties across multiple brands. Together, they are paving the way for the development of early-stage innovations that will help hotels optimize operations and meet the high standards set by today's travelers.