LG collaborates with an AI startup called 'Asleep' that can track sleep

Asleep, a South Korean sleep-tech AI startup that specialises in sleep diagnosis, and LG Electronics have collaborated to create next-generation smart home appliances that are customised and optimised for individual consumers' sleep conditions.

The companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for ‘sleep research cooperation’ under which they will work together to create new smart home appliances that incorporate Asleep's AI technology to identify sleep stages based on users' breathing sounds while they are asleep.

Using microphone-equipped devices like smart TVs and smartphones, Asleep's AI technology enables users to monitor the four stages of sleep based on their breathing sounds. In addition to TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners, air purifiers, and washing machines, LG plans to implement this technology into further equipment.

Companies showcased their technology

At CES 2023 (Consumer Electronics Show), Asleep demonstrated its Sleeptrack application programming interface, the technology that monitors sleep and transmits the data to products made by other companies. Also, the startup collaborates with Amorepacific, a Korean beauty and cosmetics company, on a variety of goods, including devices for beauty and health.

In addition to showcasing other technology at CES, LG also showcased a new series of stylish minimalist appliances in January 2023, including a refrigerator, washing machine, dryer, oven, and dishwasher. Both the software and hardware of these elegant gadgets may be upgraded; customers can do this through the LG ThinQ app by visiting the Upgrade Centre.

Lyu Jae-cheol, head of LG Electronics home appliances, stated that "Upgradeability challenges the idea that expensive appliances are designed with planned obsolescence in mind. We want customers to feel like they are getting a new washer or refrigerator for the entire lifespan of an LG appliance, not just the first time they bring the device home."