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LG Electronics' future autonomous driving concept model, 'LG Omnipod' (Photo by LG Electronics)

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hye-young] LG Electronics will unveil the actual model of 'LG OMNIPOD,' a concept model of future autonomous vehicles, for the first time.

LG Electronics announced on the 24th that it plans to exhibit the LG OMNIPOD at Kakao Mobility's 'NEXT MOBILITY: NEMO 2022 (hereafter NEMO 2022),' held at COEX in Samseong-dong on the 10th of next month.

LG Electronics first introduced the 'LG OMNIPOD' through the 'LG World Premiere' video released earlier this month in line with the world's largest home appliance and IT exhibition, 'CES 2022.'

LG Electronics' future autonomous driving car concept model 'LG Omnipod' (Photo by LG Electronics)

The LG OMNIPOD is a concept model of a future autonomous vehicle designed by interpreting the vehicle as a new extension of the home. It can transform into various entertainment spaces, from office spaces for work to movie watching, exercise, and camping. It also applies a metaverse concept that allows shopping inside the vehicle, providing a new mobility experience.

Chul-bae Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of LG Electronics Design Management Center, said, "LG Electronics is presenting the vision of a 'future autonomous vehicle smart cabin,' a concept that expands home space by integrating home appliance, display, and automotive technologies, areas where we have strengths, through the OMNIPOD."

Seung-il Yoo, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Kakao Mobility, said, "We are very pleased to share the moment of the domestic debut of the future mobility cabin 'LG OMNIPOD' at this NEMO 2022 event, which showcases the vision of expanding the mobility sector into a technology-intensive industry."

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