Samsung, LG take on Chinese robot vacuums by adding AI, security features

South Korean manufacturers look to compete on quality and convenience, not price

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Samsung's newest robot vacuum features a steam sanitizing function to disinfect both floors and the vacuum itself. (Samsung Electronics)

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SEOUL -- As Chinese robot vacuums with decent performance at relatively low prices take over the market, South Korean makers are using AI chips as a way to enhance value, equipping their products with artificial intelligence and more accurate sensors for better cleaning and more personal privacy protections.

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