LG Electronics Laundry Dryer Appliances, World's First to Obtain 'UL Deep Learning AI Certification'

Received Certification from Global Safety Science Company UL
Proving the Excellence of AI DD Technology in LG Washer-Dryer Appliances

LG Tromm dryer, washing machine, and WashTower equipped with AI Direct Drive (DD) technology.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-ho Kim] LG Electronics has become the first company in the home appliance industry to be recognized by the global safety science company UL for the excellence of its deep learning artificial intelligence technology applied to Tromm washer-dryers.

On the 11th, LG Electronics held a certificate awarding ceremony for the ‘Deep Learning AI Verification’ at the LG Twin Towers in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, attended by Todd Dennison, President of UL Global Division, and Seung-tae Baek, Vice President and Head of LG Electronics Living Appliance Business Division.

This verification targeted LG Electronics’ AI DD (Direct Drive) technology applied to various Tromm washer-dryers including washing machines, dryers, and the one-body washer-dryer WashTower, which has been recognized by customers for its differentiated convenience.

The AI DD uses deep learning to recognize fabric materials and then selects the optimal motion among LG Electronics’ unique six washing and drying motions to minimize fabric damage. For example, for delicate fabrics, it chooses motions such as shaking and kneading that protect the fabric during washing. The dryer also determines drying time and optimal operation based on the fabric material.

UL conducted a rigorous evaluation process on LG Electronics’ AI DD, including ▲appropriateness of training data ▲appropriateness of algorithms applied to the training data ▲AI reproduction tests comparing actual product operation, and then verified the level and quality of the AI technology before awarding this certificate. It is significant as the first case where UL has recognized deep learning technology in AI home appliances.

Deep learning is regarded as an advanced AI technology, meaning that computers can think and learn independently like humans and predict future situations. AI technology can be classified by its development stages into simple control programs (1st generation), pathfinding and database search (2nd generation), machine learning (3rd generation), and deep learning (4th generation).

Meanwhile, LG Electronics introduced this year the next-generation Tromm washer-dryer in the UP Appliance lineup, which allows continuous upgrades and addition of new functions. Customers can add new features such as the Pet Care course and laundry care for clothes left unattended after washing and drying through the ‘UP Appliance Center’ in the LG ThinQ app. The TrueSteam function, which sprays steam made by boiling water onto laundry to sterilize, deodorize, and reduce wrinkles, is also a distinctive advantage exclusive to LG Tromm washer-dryers.

President Todd Dennison said, “Among various products claiming to have AI, we have established new standards to evaluate the level and quality of AI functions so that customers can verify whether they can use them reliably.”

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