Berlin: In a revolutionary step to change human lives, companies introduced their latest inventions which turn an ordinary home into a smart home at Europe's largest tech show Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) in Berlin.
The smart home is a gradual process where consumers start with one or two smart gadgets then build on that.
South Korean electronics company Samsung introduced a voice-controlled 'Assistant Chef Robot' which helps in cooking. The robot arm helps with tasks such as adding salt to a sauce or stirring a pot.
The company also showcased a whole smart house on the exhibition grounds. It is called the Tiny House and set up with the latest connected gadgets, such as a smart doorbell that broadcasts a video of the person ringing on the Samsung fridge. The Smart Hub fridge has a screen on the front which can be used to connect to the internet, turn on lights, heating, and many other tasks.
But some consumers are still reluctant to install smart home appliances.
Senior analyst of a London–based global information provider 'IHS Markit', Blake Kozak said, "Consumers are open to add smart features if it actually solves a problem, not adding the smart features for the sake of it."
"I think consumers are looking for a particular solution, maybe it is energy saving. Maybe it is understanding when their kids come home or when they go on vacation," he added.
According to market analyst organisation Statista, the global smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) market was worth 31 billion US dollars in 2018, up from 27.5 billion dollars the year before.
The annual IFA consumer electronics show regularly draws over 2,40,000 visitors. This year, over 1,800 companies will exhibit on the show floor.
The show started on Thursday and will end on September 11.
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