CES 2019<\/a> was recently held at Las Vegas, Nevada, from 8th January to 11th January 2019.\u00a0There were many brands, products showcase and announcements during the whole event. I am covering and sharing some of the brands new products and technology announcements in the next few days as well. Today, I am sharing on a technology topic that had caught my attention and interest a few years back, on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI).<\/p>\n

During CES 2019, LG Electronics presented a corporate keynote address on, “AI for an even better life” on 7th January 2019, at the\u00a0MGM Park Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, by\u00a0LG Electronics (LG) president and CTO Dr. I.P. Park.\u00a0<\/span>LG\u2019s CTO Dr. Park outlined how the three key pillars of artificial intelligence \u2013 Evolve, Connect and Open\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 could deliver a robust AI ecosystem with diverse solutions for the real world.\u00a0The LG CLOi GuideBot shared the spotlight with Dr. Park during the address, becoming the first ever robot to help deliver a CES keynote in the process.<\/p>\n

\u201cIs technology making your life better?\u201d Dr. Park began his keynote by asking the audience. \u201cOver the past 100 years, household appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines and vacuum cleaners have reduced time spent on housework by around 75 percent, but the amount of cognitive labor\u00a0involved has significantly increased.\u201d Dr. Park explained, \u201cThe answer lies in AI \u2013 but only if we can achieve true\u00a0intelligence.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

LG’s AI brand, the LG ThinQ was launched in 2017. Their ThinQ is now a part of their diverse line up of products, from smartphones to household appliances such as air-conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines and vacuum cleaners, the AI chip inside them.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut I want to talk about more than just improvements,\u201d Dr. Park continued. \u201cOur ambition is to go way beyond LG\u2019s current role as a leading manufacturer of consumer electronics and to become a lifestyle innovator that serves a truly intelligentway of living.\u201d Proclaiming LG\u2019s vision for the age of artificial intelligence, Dr. Park explained how the three key ideas \u2013 Evolve, Connect and Open \u2013 will empower AI technology to transform every aspect of daily life. LG ThinQ products will evolve over time by learning about the user, connect seamlessly with customers\u2019 lives and open up an eco-system of innovation made stronger by partnerships and cooperation, ultimately offering \u201ca new and daring definition of better life.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Along with the upcoming 5G networks around the world, coupled with AI technology, autonomous driving is another sector that is coming up into our life in the near future. LG is moving into this sector, from the home to the road.\u00a0LG\u2019s AI-enabled cabin solution will help users make the fullest use of their time saved from not driving, turning their vehicles into a conference room, movie theater or even personal shopping boutique.<\/p>\n

\u201cBuilding this new in-car experience requires a wide range of different solutions in both hardware and software\u2026 which is why we need OPEN collaboration.\u201d said Dr. Park, illustrating LG\u2019s continued efforts to facilitate a culture of open innovation. He introduced LG\u2019s collaboration with the leading seat manufacturer Adient to develop smart seats for a more personalized in-car experience. Also announced was LG\u2019s new plan for its operating platform webOS which has been open sourced since March 2018. \u201cFrom this year, we\u2019ll be adding to webOS open access to LG\u2019s proprietary AI platform for developers all around the world.\u201d said Dr. Park.<\/em><\/p>\n