For the first time in the home appliance industry, the verification confirms the advanced capabilities of LG's Artificial Intelligence Direct Drive (AI DD™) technology, which uses deep learning to detect the types of fabrics being washed or dried, and select the optimal cycle and settings for each load.

This is the first AI solution used in a laundry appliance to be validated by UL. This cutting-edge technology underwent a comprehensive evaluation to verify its capabilities, measuring several criteria, such as the suitability of the “learning” data used by LG and the performance of its algorithm in real use.

Laundry solutions equipped with these devices provide customers with more convenience and gentle fabric care, while leveraging deep learning, a technology that allows computers to think and learn for themselves, to automatically determine the optimal wash pattern for each type of fabric. By detecting the weight and softness of clothing in each load, smart washers and dryers deliver excellent results every time, making clothes and linens fresh and clean, while reducing fabric damage.

LG's differentiated AI technology has also been recognized by several organizations, including the Korea Testing Laboratory (AI safety certification) and the Korea Standards Association (AI+ certification).

This year, LG has taken home appliance innovation even further with the introduction of its upgradeable home appliance concept; increasing product convenience and value as upgradeable devices can add new features and functions through software and hardware available with the ThinQ app.

“Being the first in the industry to have our cutting-edge AI technology validated by UL is a testament to our leadership in the global home appliance market,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “LG will continue to take the customer experience to new heights and make everyday life easier, with innovative home appliances that leverage our latest AI and unique laundry technologies.”