One concept that drew huge interest was the AI OLED Pendant, designed to be worn like a necklace and seen as a potential replacement for smartphones one day.(Image: The Indian Express/ Anuj Bhatia)
Samsung Display, an arm of Samsung Electronics, showcased next-generation, AI-first devices and OLED concepts ahead of the CES tech show in Las Vegas. The parade of concept pieces and prototypes that Samsung rolls out to show off cutting-edge technology including AI pendants and AI OLED mirrors are usually one-off experiments, engineering passion projects, or ideas designed to test the waters and gauge market interest.
These products may never make it to store shelves, but they are fun excursions into what’s possible, and some of the ideas could eventually trickle down into real-world products.
Samsung is hosting a private exhibition for global customers during the world’s largest technology trade show, CES, which runs Tuesday through Friday in Las Vegas.
Samsung Display further presented display-equipped AI speaker concepts, including the AI OLED Mood Lamp, which adjusts lighting based on music, along with retro-infused devices such as the AI OLED Cassette and AI OLED Turntable(Image: The Indian Express/ Anuj Bhatia)
Another concept that hogged the spotlight was the AI OLED Bot, a compact robot with a 13.4-inch OLED face that moves freely and interacts with users using AI. The concept showcases the possibilities of AI-assisted interaction in a college setting, guiding students, sharing professor profiles, and displaying assignments or class updates in environments where voice commands are limited.
There was also a Digital Cockpit concept featuring flexible centre displays, passenger screens, rear-seat entertainment displays, and OLED tail lamps that maintain visibility even in bright sunlight(Image: The Indian Express/ Anuj Bhatia)
Samsung Display also introduced concepts such as the AI OLED Mirror, a 13.4-inch round OLED device equipped with a front-facing camera for skin and temperature analysis, along with AI-driven beauty and health guidance.
The company also showcased its next-generation foldable panels at the Las Vegas tech show. Attendees were given a preview of panels with significantly reduced image quality degradation caused by light reflection or shadowing along the crease, as well as a foldable display concept with no visible crease at all.
Samsung Display further presented display-equipped AI speaker concepts, including the AI OLED Mood Lamp, which adjusts lighting based on music, along with retro-infused devices such as the AI OLED Cassette and AI OLED Turntable. These concepts highlights the how an OLED display can be used to offer interactive layer to improve visual and audio experiences.
The idea is to have a smart home where a single, always-accessible remote replaces the need for multiple remote controls. (Image: The Indian Express/ Anuj Bhatia)
There was also a Digital Cockpit concept featuring flexible centre displays, passenger screens, rear-seat entertainment displays, and OLED tail lamps that maintain visibility even in bright sunlight.
Other concepts included the AI Earphone Case with a 1.3-inch round OLED display and an AI Headset with a 1.5-inch round OLED display, letting users to control music and settings without accessing a separate smart device. Samsung Display also showcased the AI OLED Remote, a concept remote equipped with a 1.3-inch round OLED display that integrates control of multiple AI devices across the home. The idea is to have a smart home where a single, always-accessible remote replaces the need for multiple remote controls.
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