HDC LABS, a subsidiary of HDC Group specializing in space artificial intelligence Internet of Things (AIoT), announced on the 3rd that it will target the smart home market with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology and differentiated design.
HDC LABS strengthened its AI capabilities by solidifying its research and development system through the recruitment of top-tier AI experts and the establishment of a dedicated organization last year, securing a large-scale professional workforce.
Based on this, it is expanding its competitiveness in the smart home and spatial AIoT sectors and developing core technologies such as natural language processing, object recognition, and energy optimization for commercialization. In particular, it has introduced smart home systems and products that combine the AI technology with HDC LABS' design philosophy of "On Life Naturally," featuring differentiated functions and designs.
The Bestin AI Home Agent developed by HDC LABS is an intelligent home service agent that combines natural language processing (NLP) technology with home network control systems. It distinguishes users through voice recognition and analysis, providing personalized lifestyle information. Based on AI, it analyzes personal lifestyles, allowing residents to book amenities like health clubs and golf driving ranges.
When not using the wall pad, it displays photos or artworks uploaded by customers. It can edit images and change styles through AI editing technology. The AI Home Agent won the grand prize at the IF Design Award, hosted by the International Forum in Germany, earlier this year.
Last month, HDC LABS' black box door lock and smart energy meter were selected as excellent design products at the Good Design Awards, marking 13 consecutive years of awards. A representative from HDC Hyundai Development Company explained that this recognition is significant as it acknowledges technical achievements that enhance security and living convenience beyond mere aesthetic values of design.
The black box door lock enhances security through real-time entry confirmation and automatic photographing of strangers. Its intuitive handle and minimal appearance are designed for safe and convenient use by all age groups. The smart energy meter is an ultra-slim device that integrates lighting, heating, and ventilation control, featuring a sleek design with a thickness of 7.8mm, black smog display, and slide touch UI, enhancing both sensibility and functionality.
HDC LABS and HDC Hyundai Development Company are advancing smart residential models centered around the I-Park complex, transcending the boundaries of construction and ICT technologies.
The Seoul Won I-Park, currently under construction by HDC Hyundai Development Company, will implement AI home agent-based residential assistants, AI security solutions, and AI building management systems. The AI home agent provides tailored services by learning resident lifestyle patterns and complex data for energy management, parking guidance, and community facility reservations.
The AI security solution enhances the safety of the complex through integration with CCTV and access control systems, detecting abnormal behavior, preventing fires and intrusions, and providing real-time notifications. The AI building management system automatically optimizes lighting, heating, and cooling while quickly monitoring abnormal signs in facilities to provide an efficient and stable residential environment.
The smart home technologies of HDC LABS and HDC Hyundai Development Company have already been applied in several complexes. At the Gwangmyeong Central I-Park, AI-based fire monitoring services, AI parking location notifications, and automatic management services for illegal parking have been integrated as part of smart managing services leveraging AI and IoT technologies.
The Seodaemun Central I-Park, which began occupancy in June, proved its safe residential environment by achieving the highest rating of AAA in home network building certification, evaluating aspects such as data privacy protection, system stability, and device compatibility through the i-Park Home app-based smart home platform.
Not only HDC Hyundai Development Company but also HDC LABS is advancing AI technology through collaboration with other corporations. In April, it signed a business agreement with Hyundai Elevator to develop an AI-based elevator operating system. By applying AI object analysis technology to the operating system, it achieved an improvement of over 30% in operational efficiency and energy savings compared to previous systems.
A representative from HDC LABS said, "As HDC Hyundai Development Company and HDC LABS collaborate, we can elevate AI-based smart residential services through the convergence of construction and ICT. We will continue to expand cutting-edge solutions utilizing AI technology so that all customers using buildings, including apartments, can lead safe and convenient lives."