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| Models pose in front of a media wall at Samsung Electronics' exhibition space at Las Vegas Convention Center, ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show 2022. Courtesy of Samsung Electronics |
500 Korean companies to exhibit next-generation tech at event
By Kim Bo-eun
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| Logo for Consumer Electronics Show / Courtesy of Consumer Technology Association |
Samsung Electronics is seeking to provide a connected experience for customers with its "SmartThings" platform, by connecting key electronic devices such as TVs and other home appliances, as well as smartphones.
The tech giant is presenting a refrigerator incorporated with "SmartThings Cooking," a system that recommends recipes based on ingredients in the fridge and user preference. Another feature is its "SmartThings Energy" system, which offers energy-saving plans by analyzing the energy consumption data of the past two months.
Samsung's signature Bespoke appliance series has been upgraded this year. The Bespoke refrigerator has strengthened AI capabilities, and enables users to watch TV via a screen on the fridge. The appliance has incorporated Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa, which provides notifications such as when to switch water purifier filters.
Users are able to control various appliances connected on the SmartThings platform with Samsung's "Home Hub" tablet, which won the CES Innovation award.
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| Models pose with robots at Samsung Electronics' exhibition space in Las Vegas Convention Center, set up for the Consumer Electronics Show 2022. From left they are "Samsung Bot Handy," "AI Avatar" and "Samsung Bot i." Courtesy of Samsung Electronics |
In addition, Samsung will feature its "AI Avatar" and "Samsung Bot" that assist in making a personalized and intelligent future home.
The AI Avatar is able to identify the user's location, to connect the user with the closest smart device in their home. It is basically an assistant that is able to respond to voice commands and control IoT-based appliances.
Samsung will also introduce two robots ― "Samsung Bot i" which is able to prepare video conferences, and "Samsung Bot Handy" which can set the table for dinner, among other tasks. Samsung Bot i is set to debut at this year's CES. It is able to move along with the user, who can control it remotely.
The connected experience also extends to the car. This is possible by connecting a camera inside the car with a Galaxy smartphone or Galaxy watch, to be able to track whether the driver is experiencing stress or is feeling drowsy or restless, and adjust light and other settings within the vehicle accordingly.
Samsung Vice Chairman Han Jong-hee will deliver a keynote speech on connected experience technology and sustainability at CES, Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., local time. Han is the head of the new division that has merged Samsung's consumer electronics and smartphone businesses.
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| At SK Group's "Green Forest Pavilion" exhibition space for the Consumer Electronics Show 2022 at Las Vegas Convention Center, SK affiliates will introduce carbon emissions-cutting technologies in producing chips and batteries. Courtesy of SK Group |
The world's largest tech show will take place in its original on-premises format for the first time in two years, as the 2021 show was held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event has been shortened by one day, to be held from Jan. 5 to 7 based on COVID-19 concerns.
Over 2,000 companies are taking part in CES 2022, although major global firms such as GM and Intel as well as other U.S. bigtechs are participating virtually.
Affiliates of Samsung, Hyundai, SK and LG will be among the 500 companies presenting Korea's technologies for smart homes, next-generation chips, mobility and digital healthcare.
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| This graphic image shows Hyundai Heavy Industries Group's next-generation technologies to be showcased at CES 2022. Courtesy of Hyundai Heavy Industries |
Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun will be the only owner chief among Korea's four major business groups to physically attend the event, and present its robotics technology of the future. Hyundai Heavy Industries will be taking part in the global show for the first time, to present its future businesses in marine mobility and the hydrogen value chain.
SK Group, with affiliates including SK hynix, SK On and SK Telecom taking part in the exhibition, will be focusing on introducing eco-friendly technologies used in production of chips and batteries.
