Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are attracting attention with their butler robots that will present a new paradigm in the smart home market in 2024.
The ‘butler robot’ is an AI-based robot that moves around the house to assist the user, and is expected to be a next-generation home appliance that will make life more convenient.
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Samsung Electronics emphasizes technological perfection and various functions through the Bolly . LG Electronics focuses on emotional communication by adding emotion and empathy to the Q9 . The two companies entered the market with different strategies of function and emotion , each emphasizing their own strengths.
Samsung’s Bolli: Adding convenience to life with multi-function
Samsung Electronics’ Ballie has been steadily upgraded since it was first unveiled at CES 2020, establishing itself as an AI home companion .
Performing various roles : Assisting with leisure activities through voice and image recognition, and providing care functions for children and the elderly.
Personalized Security : Enhanced security with technology that recognizes your voice.
Enhanced mobility : Move freely throughout the home and handle user needs in real time.
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LG’s Q9: A Robot Revolution of Emotion and Empathy
LG Electronics’ Q9 is a robot that emphasizes emotional connection with users.
Emotional expression : The face composed of the display shows various expressions and radiates human charm.
Affectionate Intelligence : A unique concept that adds empathy to LG Electronics’ AI technology.
Family-focused features : Practical features that enhance communication with children, such as reading storybooks.
Challenges in the Butler Robot Market: The Dilemma of Price and Necessity
The new robot butler market that Samsung and LG are entering also has many challenges to overcome.
Empathizing with Consumer Needs : The first priority is to convince consumers of the need for a new product line, the butler robot.
High price barriers : The expected high price tag associated with advanced technologies may hinder consumer entry.
Subscription service review : Both companies are reviewing subscription services in the form of installment payments to reduce the burden on consumers.
Looking forward to a new era of smart homes
The combination of Samsung’s functionality and LG’s sensibility is expected to bring a breath of fresh air to the smart home market. Attention is being paid to how the two robots to be unveiled at CES 2024 will revolutionize consumers’ lives and how successfully they will open up new markets.
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