As artificial intelligence (AI) technology is deeply integrated into home appliances across the board, it is changing the look of households. While traditional appliances remained simple devices that relied on manual operation by users, recently launched products learn data on their own and operate in a customized manner by analyzing users' lifestyle patterns and preferences. From kitchen appliances to health care robots, premium home appliances equipped with AI technology are drawing significant consumer interest.
According to industry sources on the 19th, Coway has significantly enhanced kitchen convenience by integrating AI technology through its 'Cafe Ice Water Purifier,' which breaks down the boundaries between water purifiers and home cafes.
Launched last September, this product combines an ice water purifier with various methods of 'AI coffee extraction functions,' such as capsules and drip. It is equipped with a 'smart diagnostic function' that monitors the product's status in real time using AI technology and guides users on how to resolve any issues found. In particular, it provides customer-tailored management through the 'IoCare+ (Internet of Care)' service, which combines Coway's unique care services based on AI and IoT (Internet of Things) technology.
This service is a smart care platform that observes, analyzes, and diagnoses customers' daily lives to provide optimal management solutions. Its core is supporting a smart management environment where products can be controlled anytime, anywhere, and the status of consumables can be easily checked. Coway's 'Cafe Ice Water Purifier' was recognized for its innovative product technology and won the AI Innovation Award at the '2026 Korea Innovation Awards,' hosted by the Korean Standards Association (KSA).
SK Intelix is targeting the home appliance market by equipping its wellness robot 'Namooex,' which features an air purifier function, with an AI health consultation service called 'My Healthcare,' launched last June. This service, built in collaboration with Silicon Valley AI startup Phoenix Lab, has undergone review by specialists at large hospitals and is based on verified academic, clinical, and regulatory data. It provides highly reliable answers regarding users' diseases, sleep, and diet, while transparently disclosing the sources of information.
In particular, this product measures five health indicators—body temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation, cardiac activity intensity, and stress index—in real time using a 'Vital Sign Check' function based on non-contact optical blood flow measurement technology (rPPG). The AI comprehensively analyzes the collected vital data and the context of questions to guide users toward optimized health information.
Cuckoo unveiled its 'Michic Collection AI Triple Free Zone Induction Range' last March, which solves the common problem of boiling over during induction use with AI technology. This new product is equipped with an AI sound detection sensor pre-trained on more than 191,000 pieces of boiling sound data. It detects sounds in real time when water or broth, as well as high-viscosity stews or instant noodles, begin to boil, and automatically reduces the heat to prevent accidents where contents overflow.
It also applies patented technologies to the induction cooktop: 'Auto-Focusing,' which automatically detects container size and concentrates ultra-high power only on that area, and 'Cross Heat,' which prevents heat concentration to reduce food sticking. It provides a smart kitchen environment where even beginners can cook with peace of mind, featuring a 290mm large burner design, 27 types of safety systems, and a low-noise (33.5dB) environment comparable to that of a library.
An industry official said, "The domestic home appliance industry is continuously unveiling AI-based solutions that precisely resolve customer pain points, going beyond simple feature additions," adding, "As technological evolution combines with customized convenience, the growth of the AI home appliance market is expected to accelerate further in the future."
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