Europe’s ​Largest ⁣Home Appliance Fair: IFA Showcases ‍Artificial ‍Intelligence

The Berlin International Consumer Electronics Fair, also known as IFA, is one of the world’s​ largest​ electronics fairs, alongside CES in the United States. This year, the fair celebrates its 100th⁢ anniversary, solidifying its ​position as the world’s oldest industrial fair.

Artificial intelligence (AI) ‍took center stage at the expo, with various companies showcasing their latest AI-powered innovations. Reporter Kim Min-chan attended the event to provide an ⁢in-depth look at the latest developments.

LG’s AI-Powered Home Appliances

LG’s new AI ⁣home system connects ​various home appliances, making life more convenient and efficient. The ⁤system can automatically​ switch to functional clothes mode on the washing machine after a workout and even call ⁣a taxi at a specified time.

What’s really exciting is having all the parts of the house that now work separately, but now come⁤ together and work together as an ecosystem. – Abe Harbercamp, exhibition visitor

Samsung’s AI ⁣Technology

Samsung, which set​ up the largest exhibition hall, also focused on‍ introducing AI technology. Their system allows users to control all home appliances through the TV, and the fridge recommends recipes based ‍on the ingredients inside.

Companies ​have made significant progress in AI technology, moving beyond just providing ​vision to making human life more ‍convenient‍ and efficient through empathy and communication.

The ‍Bixby upgrade allows for more intuitive control of many home appliances. – Katarina Meyer, Samsung Electronics Lifestyle Lab

Innovation‍ for All

This year’s fair theme, “Innovation for All,” reflects the industry’s focus on making advanced technology accessible to everyone. Each‍ company‍ presented ⁤innovative AI products, capturing the attention of visitors from ⁤around ⁤the world.

Around 2,200 companies participated in the ‌exhibition, ⁤including 127 Korean companies that demonstrated their technological capabilities.⁣ Start-ups ⁢and small and ⁤medium-sized enterprises from innovation partner countries also participated, showcasing their innovative products.

Sustainable Future

As⁢ AI technology continues to evolve⁢ and expand, companies are ⁤also exploring ​ways to‍ incorporate⁣ energy-efficient and ⁤environmentally friendly solutions for a sustainable future.

This report was brought to you ‌by Minchan Kim from MBC News in Berlin.

Video commentary: Ryu Sang-hee / Video editing: Kim Chang-gyu