GS Shop is entering the smart care appliance market with the launch of a rental subscription service for an AI home companion robot.
On July 19, GS Shop will introduce the AI home companion robot 'Chemifriends,' developed by the domestic robotics company Robocare. Chemifriends utilizes AI autonomous driving technology to learn the layout of a home and move to desired locations upon user request.
The compact robot measures 30 cm in height and weighs 4 kg, with a maximum operating time of three hours on a full charge. When the battery level drops below 10%, it autonomously returns to its charging station to recharge.
Key features include daily management, AI conversation, cognitive training, and emergency calls. Users can set reminders for medication, meals, and hospital visits, while caregivers can monitor daily records through a dedicated application.
The conversation feature incorporates ChatGPT and proprietary AI, allowing it to remember previous conversations and provide contextually relevant dialogue. If it detects a fall or an emergency call, it sends notifications to caregivers, who can remotely control the robot to check on the situation or communicate with the user.
GS Shop plans to offer Chemifriends through a rental subscription model to reduce the initial purchase burden. The company also aims to expand its applications beyond senior care to support single-person households and children's education.
Kim Jun-tae, MD of GS Shop's appliance team, stated, "We will continue to discover and introduce appliances tailored to our customers' diverse lifestyles."
Meanwhile, GS Shop has recently implemented an integrated work portal, 'Xhub+,' which consolidates digital work tools and AI agents, expanding the use of AI in customer service and internal operations.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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