Samsung Electronics recently announced the opening of the AI Center in Russia, which will be located in the “White Square” business center in Moscow.
The Center will help the company strengthen its leadership in the field of AI and explore the broad capabilities of user-oriented AI. The new Center’s main research areas will be computer vision and basic algorithms for AI platform. The Center will also expand the field of AI for key areas such as robotics, intelligent driving assistance, as well as those for future projects by Samsung.
Earlier in May, Samsung has opened two new AI Centers in Cambridge (UK) and Toronto (Canada).
As the popularity of Internet of things (IoT) devices grows, the area of application of AI-based solutions is expanding rapidly, said Samsung. According to the forecast of Samsung experts, IoT devices with built-in AI will generate enormous amounts of data in the coming years. By processing this information, the devices will be able to provide maximum personalization and full compliance with the users’ needs.
Ultack Kim, President of Samsung Electronics HQ in CIS Countries
Samsung has always been the first to introduce new products and solutions that change the way people interact. Considering Russia as one of the world’s biggest hubs in the field of technical sciences, it is only natural that we chose the country as one of the sites for our new AI Center.
Jin Wook Lee, the Head of Samsung R&D Institute Russia
Samsung plans to introduce AI technologies to all of its connected devices and services by 2020. AI will enhance our customer value by offering information and services under any circumstances. This will be a huge step for the world of technology, and will help simplify the implementation of everyday tasks.
