LG Pushes Smart Home Appliances To Another Dimension With 'Deep Learning' Technology

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- To advance the functionality of today's home appliances to a whole new level, LG Electronics (LG) is set to deliver an unparalleled level of performance and convenience to the home with deep learning technology to be unveiled at CES^® 2017. LG deep learning technology will allow home appliances to better understand their users by gathering and studying customers' lifestyle patterns over time. This process never ends and improves over time to provide customers with new solutions to everyday problems.

Robot Cleaner: Improved Performance Through Memory
Using multiple sensors and LG's deep learning technology, LG's newest robotic vacuum cleaner will recognize objects around the home, such as wires and shoes, and react accordingly. By capturing surface images of different rooms, the intelligent cleaner remembers obstacles and learns to avoid them over time. The LG robotic vacuum can also maneuver around household objects and differentiate between them and a person. Should someone stand directly in the vacuum's path, it will politely ask that they step aside in order to continue the cleaning process.

Refrigerator: Smarter Convenience
LG's deep learning is also enhancing the convenience LG's smart refrigerator brings to consumers. By analyzing usage and eating patterns, LG's deep learning refrigerator performs a variety of tasks by "predicting" the family's activities based on their past behavior, such as automatically filling the ice tray at the time of the day when cold drinks are most in demand. In the summer, LG's smart refrigerator can initiate the 4-stage sterilization system on its own to extend food life when it senses temperature and humidity conditions that may contribute to food spoilage.

Air Conditioner: Even Better Energy Saving and Performance
LG's smart air conditioner equipped with LG deep learning technology analyzes the daily behavior patterns of its homeowners, including the parts of the home most occupied at certain times throughout the day. With this information, LG's deep learning enabled air conditioner is able to assess how to provide the most comfortable temperatures quickly and efficiently, providing fast cooling to specific areas of the home families use at a greater frequency and for longer periods of time such as the living room or kitchen.

Washing Machine: Optimal Performance in Any Situation
The new technology helps LG's washing machine learn about the local environment and the user's everyday activities in order to provide the optimal washing performance. For example, in areas with hard water, LG's smart washing machine adjusts the temperature and the amount of water used to counter the effects of hard water on clothes. In areas where dust storms are common, the washing machine automatically adds another rinse cycle for enhanced cleaning.

"Deep learning technology is the next phase in the evolution of smart appliances, and as an industry leader, we have the responsibility of being an early mover," said Song Dae-hyun, president of LG Electronics and Home Appliance & Air Solutions Company. "But even more important than what appliances are capable of will be how companies behave when entrusted with data. At LG, we believe performance and convenience do not mean having to sacrifice security and privacy. They can and should exist simultaneously."

LG's advanced deep learning appliances will be on display at CES 2017 from Jan. 5-8 in Booth #11100 in Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

About LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company
The LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company is a global leader in home appliances, air conditioning and air quality systems. The company is creating total solutions for the home with its industry leading core technologies. LG is committed to making life better for consumers around the world by providing thoughtfully designed products, including refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, cooking appliances, vacuum cleaners, built-in appliances, air conditioners, air purifiers and dehumidifiers. Collectively, these products deliver enhanced convenience, superb performance, great savings and compelling health benefits. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.

SOURCE LG Electronics USA

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