Robot repeatedly ignores presenter's commands during on-stage CES 2018 unveiling

A robot that is supposed to deliver "innovative convenience" repeatedly malfunctioned during an on-stage demonstration at the CES 2018 technology show. LG's AI-powered bot ignored multiple requests from the presenter, drawing nervous laughter from some members of the audience. It responded with total silence when LG's vice president of US marketing, David VanderWaal, asked it a series of questions it was clearly supposed to be capable of answering. "Today I'm going to demonstrate how LG AI is making people's lives easier and better, both in the home and outside," said Mr VanderWaal, before introducing a robot that is powered by a voice assistant called CLOi. The robot subsequently greeted him and successfully answered a question about Mr VanderWaal's schedule.