Popularity of Self-Operating AI Home Appliances Amid Staying Indoors and Heatwave

Increased Demand for Self-Operating Home Appliances Due to Reduced Activity and Staying Indoors

Recently, with the continuous hot and humid weather, the demand for home appliances integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) technology is increasing. The photo shows the Coway Noble air purifier equipped with AI functionality. Photo by Coway

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] Recently, as hot and humid weather continues, the demand for home appliances integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) technology is increasing.

According to the industry on the 10th, due to prolonged stay-at-home life caused by the extended COVID-19 pandemic and the onset of the intense heat, various AI home appliances that add convenience to daily life, such as robot vacuum cleaners that autonomously avoid obstacles, air purifiers that automatically diagnose air conditions, and air conditioners, are being released.

The ‘Coway Noble Air Purifier,’ which manages air quality by itself, enhances user convenience by automatically notifying real-time air conditions and filter replacement timing through AI smart functions.

This product can self-diagnose its status and provides a smart service that allows inspection from the call center if a problem occurs. A Coway representative explained, "The product features six customized filters such as pet filters, fine dust concentration filters, and exhaust filters that manage air according to the home environment, and a 4D three-dimensional purification system that intakes air from all four sides of the device."

BKtops recently launched the robot vacuum cleaner 'Xclear H30 Plus,' which can be controlled even outside the home. Photo by BKtops

Distribution business company BK Tops recently launched the robot vacuum cleaner ‘Xclear H30 Plus,’ which can be controlled even outside the home. This product allows management of functions such as cleaning focus areas and cleaning reservations through smartphones and AI speakers, even during the summer vacation season.

Equipped with an LDS 4.0 sensor used in autonomous vehicles, it detects obstacles on its own to clean safely and accurately, and it can also perform wet mop cleaning, reducing cleaning time. Additionally, it enhances user convenience by informing the vacuum cleaner’s status through an automatic dust suction function and an LCD circular touch display.

The 'Winia Dullebaram Air Conditioner,' controlled by an AI speaker, also attracts attention. Photo by Winia

The ‘Winia Dullebaram Air Conditioner,’ controlled by an AI speaker, also draws attention. The ‘Winia Dullebaram Air Conditioner’ is linked with the AI speaker ‘NUGU,’ enabling voice control for receiving information such as weather and air quality, as well as controlling air volume and temperature.

It is also equipped with Winia’s core air purification technology, the electronically controlled HEPA filter (IFD), which provides four stages of purification functions and removes fine dust. In addition, functions such as energy-saving dehumidification and automatic drying are offered. The indirect wind method minimizes direct airflow to people, maintaining an appropriate indoor temperature.

An industry official analyzed, “With the recent resurgence of COVID-19 and the expected prolongation of stay-at-home life, the summer home appliance trend is focusing on AI technology that operates autonomously,” adding, “Smart home appliances that enhance user convenience will continue to be released in large numbers.”

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