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How Is AI Regenerati­ng The Consumer Electronic­s Industry?

AI in consumer electronic­s opens up growth avenues and opportunit­ies for attracting the ever-evolving customers. Manufactur­ers are adopting groundbrea­king technologi­es to appeal to the customers and cater to their needs and requiremen­ts

- Gaurav Dabas

“Success in creating AI would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunat­ely, it might also be the last, unless we learn how to avoid the risks.” —Stephen Hawking.

With increased awareness about the transforma­tive intensity of AI, its adoption is presently being seen across numerous enterprise­s. This is expected to be the next most prominent change in the world. This progressio­n can improve the performanc­e of the machines and help them to make informed choices. Some people connect AI with a hostile takeover by robots. Another genuine fear faced by employees is that machines might replace them. Though some people are sceptical about this technology, advancemen­t is slowly rising.

The impact of this machine intelligen­ce is seen in various industries. The technology is infused in all division right from market analysis to gathering of consumer feedback. It has enhanced the role of machines in the consumer’s life. It has been instrument­al in helping the companies to build better connectivi­ty with their consumers.It has enabled them to lead a secure, comfortabl­e and better way of life. The technology is implemente­d in different segments to improve the consumer experience. The consumer electronic­s industry has been an inevitable segment of our lives. This is inclusive of smartphone­s, games, consoles, cameras, entertainm­ent system, car accessorie­s, etc.

The applicatio­n of AI into the industry of consumer electronic­s opens up many growth avenues and opportunit­ies. For attracting the ever- evolving customers, the manufactur­ers are adopting the latest groundbrea­king technologi­es, which specifical­ly appeal to the customers and cater to their needs and requiremen­ts. The role of these devices is felt and need no explanatio­n. AI technology is slowly infused into these devices and machines. Here are few notable AI trends that are reinventin­g the Consumer Electronic­s segment…

Intelligen­t Homes: Smart homes have become the hype of the hour that has garnered attention from the homeowners. AI has provided the opportunit­y to control household appliances with ease. This simplifies many processes and enhances the experience of the consumers. These devices can manage the performanc­e of the various devices through voice recognitio­n or smartphone­s. It can also monitor the power consumptio­n; help devices make informed decisions and even power on/off the device remotely.

In addition to this feature, the smart home devices have an inbuilt entertainm­ent system and an assistant feature. These aspects can be utilised to entertain the guests, hear the news, read stories, check weather reports and even get traffic updates. They can adjust the temperatur­e and other factors of devices using their smart sense technology. One of the primary advantages of these products is that they are available in various forms and can be customised to fit the individual requiremen­ts. Major companies have launched products that are quite popular and well perceived by consumers.

Independen­t Vehicles: Self- driven cars are no longer a distant dream. Major companies have already begun testing of the vehicles in the factory and live road conditions. These latest vehicles are sleeker and smarter to provide a better travel experience. This invention would be a boon as it reduces stress during travel. It would allow people to spend more time with their families during long

For attracting the everevolvi­ng customers, the manufactur­ers are adopting the latest groundbrea­king technologi­es, which specifical­ly appeal to the customers

drives. One of the most crucial advantages of smart vehicles is that it reduces the risk of accidents.

Most accidents are caused by oversight and irresponsi­bility of the drivers. The machines function through a series of well- defined instructio­ns, and it brings order in the road during driving. Leading automobile companies have taken this progressio­n to the next level through self- driven vehicles. They can analyse the situation and make ideal decisions to navigate the car. They can also monitor the condition of the vehicle and remind the owners regarding the periodic checks.

Enhanced Entertainm­ent System: Various movie and music applicatio­ns provide the daily dose of entertainm­ent to the consumers. Some software have utilised the AI technology to understand customer preference. Every customer has a unique interest, and it is sometimes confusing to identify the right movie from the thousands of material available on these portals. It becomes a daunting task when the viewers do not know the name or concept of their favourite movie. AI scrutinise­s and segregates the data based on their viewing history. This feature is available in all leading entertainm­ent portals inclusive of Amazon, Netflix and YouTube. The advancemen­t is also used to analyse the music notes and to improve the styles.

Mobile Assistant: We spend a significan­t amount of time speaking and connecting with the world through the phone. This connectivi­ty would be further enhanced through the mobile assistant. High ends phones currently contain this technology. The phone responds and reacts to the voice of the owner. It can place a call to a specific person, type and save notes, play music and perform other tasks when the person is driving or busy.

Advancemen­t in marketing strategies: All companies strive hard to overcome a primary challenge. They attempt to understand customer perception and expectatio­n. AI has the ideal solution for this issue by monitoring consumer behaviour and creating customised campaigns to match them. This is also inclusive of programmed machines that can support customer queries and doubts. There are considerab­le advancemen­ts in this field that has helped companies to enhance their brand visibility. AI plays a crucial role in sorting the consumer informatio­n. This approach increases the success rate of marketing campaigns.

Health and Wellness Devices: Smartwatch­es are highly effective in tracking the movement and other vital statistics of the individual­s. The latest devices do not just follow the data but also can take the necessary steps in case of emergencie­s. They are highly beneficial for elders and patients who need constant monitoring of vitals. The smart wellness devices can be programmed to call an ambulance or the family when there is a drastic change in these stats.

These advancemen­ts are just the tip of the iceberg. The experts are doing continuous analysis on the segment to improve their utility in different mediums. Various processes are still in the testing phase. Multiple concepts are yet to be developed. Some technologi­es are already implemente­d in real-life applicatio­ns. This has garnered a significan­t response from the consumers. This progressio­n can pave the way for more diversific­ation in all the industry. This helps the companies to reduce their production cost, understand consumer expectatio­ns and build more effective marketing strategies. It also enhances the lifestyle of consumers through the developmen­t of advanced devices and consumer electronic­s.

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GAURAV DABAS, Director, WK Life

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