LG: 'Alpha-able' offers a glimpse into future high-tech luxury cars

LG Electronics has pulled back the curtain on its vision for tomorrow’s autonomous vehicles – and the future looks downright luxurious.

Debuted at CES 2024, the ambitious Alpha-able concept car envisions a premium-class ride offering wraparound OLED screens, robot butlers, and even UV-sanitizing lighting. To see all the smart features LG hopes to provide future passengers, jump to today’s Must Read.

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Brimming with innovations like foldable screens and an integrated refrigerator, the collaborative Alpha-able vehicle aims to redefine mobility by mimicking ultra-premium home and office environments. Passengers can summon wraparound entertainment, gaming controllers, and even drinks from a personal robotic assistant housed in the trunk.

Whether this concept will make it into production remains uncertain, but LG’s demo car undoubtedly sets high expectations. There’s even an auto-cleaning and sterilization feature using the company’s UVnano hygiene tech. Alpha-able provides a thrilling ride into a brave new world where everyday life converges with science fiction fantasies. 

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