Samsung Electronics To Launch AI-Powered Combo Washer-Dryer Globally in Second Quarter of 2024

Seoul, March 11: Samsung Electronics on Monday said that it will launch its latest Bespoke Artificial Intelligence (AI) Combo washer-dryer globally within the second quarter (Q2) of this year.

The Bespoke AI Combo, which combines a 25 kg washing capacity with a 15 kg heat-pump drying capability, debuted in South Korea late last month, reports Yonhap News Agency. Gautam Adani, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon Discuss About India’s Potential Around Semiconductors, AI and Mobility.

Within just two weeks, it garnered significant popularity, with over 3,000 units sold in the country. "We've already initiated shipments to the United States, and the official launch is scheduled for this month," Vice President Moo-hyung Lee of Samsung Electronics' home appliance division said in a Press conference. "The global launch is slated for the second quarter," he added.

He said the new laundry appliance is targeting the South Korean and US markets, acknowledging the different consumer preferences in Europe, where smaller home appliances are favoured due to space constraints. Samsung said the new Bespoke AI Combo helps consumers experience streamlined laundry routines and reduce energy consumption with a space-saving design. Paris-Based ‘Women in Tech’ Aims To Empower Five Million Women and Girls in Multiple Fields by 2030 Worldwide, Including India.

Utilising the company's high-efficiency heat pump technology, the washer-dryer combo delivers standalone dryer-level performance. Moreover, its integration of high-performance AI chips and the Tizen operating system enhances operational convenience while optimising energy usage.

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