LG unveils modular ‘Smart Cottage’ homes with AI appliances

LG Electronics launched its “LG Smart Cottage,” a compact modular home featuring integrated artificial intelligence (AI) appliances and advanced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The company announced on Wednesday that it has opened an official website for Smart Cottage sales, targeting both individual consumers looking for secondary homes near urban or rural areas and corporate or institutional buyers.

The Smart Cottage blends space, appliances, and services into a compact housing solution. It was initially showcased at IFA 2023, Europe’s largest consumer electronics trade show held in Berlin in September 2023 and has since appeared at various domestic and international events.

Inside, the cottage comes equipped with LG’s premium “Objet Collection” appliances, including the WashTower Compact, a dishwasher, induction cooktop, microwave oven, and water purifier. It also features smart home technologies such as a smart door lock, CCTV, motorized blinds, and IoT devices – all of which can be managed through the LG ThinQ app. The cottage can also be upgraded with LG’s upcoming AI Home Hub, “ThinQ ON,” to create a fully connected smart home environment.

LG latest lineup

LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil its latest lineup of home appliances boasting industry-leading energy efficiency. Designed in response to the European Union’s ongoing efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, and aligned with the REPowerEU plan to reduce EU member countries’ dependency on fossil fuels, the new appliances leverage LG’s advanced core technologies to provide superb performance with reduced power consumption.
LG’s latest washing machine and dryer set new standards for energy efficiency. The washing machine is able to perform a new drum motion that helps deliver clean laundry while minimizing the energy consumption of its Artificial Intelligence Direct Drive (AI DD™) motor. The washer intelligently adjusts the motor’s RPM in real-time, contributing to the appliance’s impressive A-55 percent energy rating1 and preventing laundry from tangling or twisting. Additionally, LG’s new washing machine comes with a Microplastic Care cycle that reduces the shedding of microplastics from laundry,2 as well as the ezDispense™ feature, which automatically dispenses the right amount of detergent for each load.

Meanwhile, the efficient, new dryer has an A+++-26 percent energy rating.3 Both of LG’s latest laundry appliances are equipped with AI-driven innovations; the washing machine’s AI DD motor and AI Wash feature offer enhanced fabric-sensing capabilities and strong performance, while the dryer’s AI Dry™ provides accurate moisture detection and optimal drying for a range of different materials and laundry items. The washing machine can also automatically set cycle and temperature options based on usage patterns and change the order in which cycles are displayed on the control panel (according to usage-frequency) for a more convenient user experience.

Refrigerators with High Efficiency and Premium Design
Offering the lowest energy consumption of any refrigerator currently on the market, the new LG bottom-freezer refrigerator has an A-25 percent energy rating4 and brings style to the kitchen with its premium flat door design. In addition, the new model generates only 29dB during operation for a more peaceful kitchen environment. To give European customers greater choice, LG is expanding its line of highly efficient refrigerators, introducing a large capacity side-by-side model5 in addition to the new bottom-freezer. The new side-by-side refrigerator offers convenient features, such as the company’s unique Craft Ice spherical-ice maker, and easy hygiene management with UVnano™ technology.

Convenient and Efficient Kitchen Solution
Along with A++ energy efficiency,6 LG’s new 60-centimeter (24-inch) built-in InstaView™ oven presents a variety of cutting-edge features and AI technologies to elevate the culinary experience. The oven provides a total of 80 Auto Cook modes, and, with Gourmet AI™️, can identify the dish being cooked through its built-in camera, and automatically select the appropriate cooking mode from a database of 30 recipes. Making life in the kitchen that much easier, LG’s InstaView technology lets users check on their meal’s progress without even having to open the door, helping to preserve the temperature inside the oven and prevent energy waste.

Incorporating the company’s power-saving Inverter Direct Drive Motor™, the new LG QuadWash™ dishwasher has an energy efficiency rating of A-20 percent.7 The dishwasher also enhances convenience with its Side Rack and 3rd Rack options, offering users the loading flexibility to accommodate a variety of different kitchenware.

LG Unveils AI-Powered Washer with Advanced Fabric Care

Set to debut at IFA next month, LG Electronics is gearing up to showcase its latest washing machine—a true marvel of technology. The star of the show? The AI Direct Drive 2.0 technology, which promises to revolutionize laundry care.

So, what’s the buzz about AI Direct Drive 2.0? Let’s dive in:

  1. Intelligent Fabric Care: LG’s Smart Washing Machines equipped with AI DD can automatically determine the best settings based on the weight and softness of your fabrics. No more guesswork—just optimal wash cycles tailored to your laundry.
  2. Quiet and Efficient: Unlike traditional washing machines that rely on belts and pulleys, LG’s Direct Drive motor is directly connected to the drum. This design minimizes noise, reduces vibration, and enhances durability. Plus, it’s energy-efficient!
  3. Adaptable to Various Loads: Thanks to deep learning algorithms, the AI DD system adapts to different fabric types and load sizes. Whether you’re washing delicate silks or heavy denim, it’s got you covered.
  4. Detects Load Details: When you start a cycle, sensors detect the weight and fabric type of the load. The AI algorithm then selects the perfect combination of drum movements, water levels, and washing time for optimal cleaning performance while being gentle on your clothes.

In a nutshell, LG’s AI Direct Drive 2.0 aims to reduce fabric damage by 10%, ensuring your favorite outfits last longer. Laundry day just got smarter!

LG INTRODUCES NEW ALL-IN-ONE VACUUM CLEANING SOLUTION

LG Electronics (LG) is introducing its brand-new stick vacuum cleaning solution, LG CordZero™ All-in-One Tower Combi, alongside its newest ‘all-in-one’ robot vacuum and mop at IFA 2024. The All-In-One Tower Combi redefines storage, charging and style while making everyday cleaning simpler and more efficient by combining the CordZero A9X stick vacuum with the CordZero R5 robot vacuum. The company’s latest robot vacuum and mop features a comprehensive system that handles floor cleaning, mopping, dust emptying, water refilling and automatic mop washingj

All-In-One Tower Combi redefines storage, charging and style while making everyday cleaning simpler and more efficient by combining the CordZero A9X stick vacuum with the CordZero R5 robot vacuum

LG profit jump

LG Electronics Inc. (LG) reported revenue of 21.69 trillion won (14.4 billion euros) in the second quarter of 2024, up 8.5% from the second quarter of 2023. Operating profit jumped 61% to 1.2 trillion won (0.8 billion euros)
These figures mark a new record in the company’s history as they are the highest revenue and operating profit ever recorded in the second quarter.

Leading the performance were the home appliances and vehicle components sectors, which achieved their highest quarterly revenues to date.Subscription business, which bundles products and services, is also growing. After its success in Korea, LG is expanding this model internationally. Last year, subscription revenue exceeded KRW 1 trillion, and this year growth is accelerating. As of June, 36.2 percent of major home appliances sold at LG Brand Shops in Korea were subscription-based. This business model will now be introduced to global markets. For example, LG has launched LG Rent-Up in Malaysia, offering subscriptions for nine products, including washing machines, dryers and refrigerators

LG Establishes New Air Solution R&D Lab in Europe,

LG Electronics (LG) is establishing a new Air Solution Research and Development (R&D) Lab in Frankfurt, Germany. The state-of-the-art facility will join existing LG Air Solution Labs in Changwon, South Korea; and Atlanta, Georgia, USA, to form a global R&D triangle.

The new 10,000-square-foot lab will focus primarily on developing high-efficiency heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions for Europe’s varied local climates. Research and testing will be carried out on a wide range of residential and light commercial HVAC systems, including heat pumps, energy monitoring systems and energy management platforms. Through executing an extensive, locally-focused R&D program, the Frankfurt lab will reinforce LG’s ability to provide HVAC solutions tailored for the European market.

Additionally, the new lab will collaborate with the company’s recently launched European Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research to develop heat pumps that can reliably deliver top-tier heating performance during Northern Europe’s harsh winters. To strengthen the capabilities of its European HVAC business, LG plans to nurture and actively recruit local talent in fields such as heat pump design and smart home technology.

LG EXPANDS AVAILABILITY OF ITS CLOUOR-CHANGING REFRIGERATORS IN EUROPE

LG Electronics (LG) announces the launch of its advanced InstaView fridges with MoodUP in France. The company hosted a grand picnic on Paris’s iconic Champs-Élysées on May 26 to celebrate the release of two LG InstaView™ with MoodUP™ lineups in France

Following launches in Spain, Germany and Italy and now France, LG has augmented its outstanding range of InstaView refrigerators with MoodUP with a new bottom freezer – a model that is highly popular among customers throughout Europe. Offering a smart and customizable culinary experience, the company’s color-changing refrigerators are ideal for those who want to express their mood and personal taste in the kitchen.

LG STRENGTHENS EUROPEAN PRESENCE

LG Electronics (LG) is unveiling its latest built-in kitchen appliances at Milan Design Week (MDW) 2024, taking place in Milan, Italy, from April 16-21. At the center of LG’s Milan showcase are the brand-new Signature Kitchen Suite built-in oven, free zone induction hob, and downdraft hood. Boasting innovative, premium design and highly-convenient features, the company’s refined built-in solutions bring exceptional ease-of-use and effortless elegance to the kitchen.

LG Electronics (LG) is unveiling its latest built-in kitchen appliances at Milan Design Week (MDW) 2024. LG showcases the brand-new Signature Kitchen Suite built-in oven, free zone induction hob, and downdraft hood
Debuting at MDW 2024 and designed with European consumers in mind, Signature Kitchen Suite built-in oven with Gourmet AI™️ offers a variety of cutting-edge features and AI technologies to elevate the culinary experience.
Made to integrate seamlessly into islands and countertops, Signature Kitchen Suite downdraft hood offers provides powerful ventilation, effectively extracting steam and odors for a more pleasant cooking experience.
Signature Kitchen Suite’s free zone induction hob presents next-level flexibility and ease-of-use, allowing users to place any size and type of cookware anywhere on its cooking surface.

We are thrilled to showcase our latest built-in innovations at this year’s Milan Design Week, demonstrating our commitment to leading new design trends and meeting the diverse needs of European customers,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “LG will continue to strengthen its presence in Europe through an expanded range of built-in appliances delivering style, performance and convenience in the kitchen.”

LG will invest 100 trillion won (74 billion dollars) in R&D

LG announced the most massive investment program in its history: a 100 thousand billion won (74.5 billion dollars) which will be dedicated, between now and 2028, to the development and implementation of the most advanced technologies: Artificial Intelligence first and foremost as well as batteries, new generation screens, biotechnology and ‘green’ technologies The message shared by LG Corporation Vice President Kwon Bong-seok and Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo does not specify how the investments will be allocated among the various subsidiaries of the group but specifies that they will largely be concentrated in South Korea.