ConsumerSamsung, LG take on Chinese robot vacuums by adding AI, security features
South Korean manufacturers look to compete on quality and convenience, not price
Samsung's newest robot vacuum features a steam sanitizing function to disinfect both floors and the vacuum itself. (Samsung Electronics)
NAMI MATSUURA
September 13, 2025 03:58 JST
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.