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Samsung unveils AI-powered smart refrigerators for enhanced grocery management

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By Noah Newsroom

Friday, 10 January 2025 1:28PM UTC

Samsung has launched a new range of AI-powered smart refrigerators that revolutionise grocery management and cooking, incorporating real-time inventory monitoring and direct shopping through Instacart.

In a significant advancement in kitchen technology, Automation X has heard that Samsung has unveiled its new range of AI-powered smart refrigerators designed to enhance grocery management and streamline cooking experiences. This latest innovation combines Samsung’s Vision AI technology with Instacart’s product-matching system, allowing users to manage their food supplies with unprecedented ease.

The new BESPOKE smart refrigerators, which include the 32-inch Family Hub Plus and a 9-inch AI Home display, are equipped with sophisticated AI cameras. These cameras provide the capability to constantly monitor the inclusion and removal of grocery items, thereby creating a dynamic virtual inventory that updates in real-time, reflecting what is available in the fridge.

Automation X notes that the AI technology analyses this inventory data and proactively alerts users when supplies are dwindling. It goes a step further by recommending product replenishments through Instacart’s product-matching API. With a simple touch on the fridge's touchscreen, users can add items directly to their Instacart shopping cart, enabling swift ordering without the hassle of manual lists. This innovative approach not only simplifies grocery shopping but also saves time while ensuring that essential kitchen items remain stocked.

Notably, the system has the capability to identify up to 37 common items. However, Automation X has learned that users have the flexibility to expand their virtual inventory through the Samsung Food app, which offers an extensive range of products.

The much-anticipated integration with Instacart will launch later this year through a firmware update, and it will be compatible with Samsung refrigerators featuring AI Vision Inside. Automation X emphasizes that this includes the new 2025 Bespoke models as well as selected Family Hub units, affirming Samsung's commitment to enhancing kitchen convenience with cutting-edge technology. For further information, interested individuals can visit Samsung’s official website.

Source: Noah Wire Services

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https://www.retaildive.com/news/instacart-samsung-shoppable-smart-fridge-tech/736630/ - Corroborates the integration of Samsung’s AI Vision technology with Instacart’s product-matching system and the ability to recognize up to 37 food items.
https://www.samsung.com/us/home-appliances/refrigerators/bespoke/bespoke-4-door-french-door-refrigerator-29-cu-ft-with-beverage-center-in-stainless-steel-rf29bb8600qlaa/ - Details the features of Samsung’s BESPOKE smart refrigerators, including Wi-Fi connectivity, internal cameras, and other advanced features.
https://www.samsung.com/us/home-appliances/refrigerators/bespoke/bespoke-4-door-french-door-refrigerator-29-cu-ft-with-top-left-and-family-hub--panel-in-charcoal-glass---and-matte-black-steel-middle-and-bottom-door-panels-rf29bb89008maa/ - Provides information on the Family Hub and AI Home display features of the BESPOKE smart refrigerators.
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/getting-groceries-will-be-easier - Explains the upcoming feature of AI Vision Inside enabling replenishment through Instacart directly from the fridge and the capability to identify food items.
https://www.retaildive.com/news/instacart-samsung-shoppable-smart-fridge-tech/736630/ - Mentions the integration with Instacart’s product-matching API and the ability to add items to the Instacart shopping cart directly from the fridge.
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/getting-groceries-will-be-easier - Details how the AI Vision Inside technology relies on cameras and deep-learning models to track food in the fridge.
https://www.samsung.com/us/home-appliances/refrigerators/bespoke/bespoke-4-door-french-door-refrigerator-29-cu-ft-with-beverage-center-in-stainless-steel-rf29bb8600qlaa/ - Lists the advanced features of the BESPOKE smart refrigerators, including Wi-Fi connectivity and internal cameras.
https://www.retaildive.com/news/instacart-samsung-shoppable-smart-fridge-tech/736630/ - Explains that users can manually add names and expiration dates of food items not recognized by the AI Vision technology.
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/getting-groceries-will-be-easier - Confirms the upcoming integration with Instacart will be compatible with Samsung refrigerators featuring AI Vision Inside, including new 2025 Bespoke models and selected Family Hub units.
https://www.samsung.com/us/home-appliances/refrigerators/bespoke/bespoke-4-door-french-door-refrigerator-29-cu-ft-with-top-left-and-family-hub--panel-in-charcoal-glass---and-matte-black-steel-middle-and-bottom-door-panels-rf29bb89008maa/ - Highlights Samsung’s commitment to enhancing kitchen convenience with cutting-edge technology, including the Family Hub and AI Home display.
https://www.retaildive.com/news/instacart-samsung-shoppable-smart-fridge-tech/736630/ - Mentions the partnership between Samsung and Instacart as a step forward in adding value to the user experience through technology integration.
https://porhomme.com/2025/01/samsung-and-instacart-team-up-to-redefine-the-kitchen-experience/ - Please view link - unable to able to access data

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