SK Telecom unveils AI smart speaker

May 7, 2019Updated Jun 1, 20251 min read

SK Telecom has revealed plans to launch a new AI voice activated digital assistant named NUGU Nemo.

NUGU Nemo is an AI speaker with a 7-inch display that contains a range of free video and learning content for children.

This includes Pinkfong from SmartStudy, which comes with a range of video and audio content as well as games aimed at helping kids learn Korean, English and mathematics.

The device uses video recognition technology to protect children’s’ eyesight by advising them to move back from the screen if they move within 15cm of it.

For adults, the device displays information on its screen including stock information, real-time foreign exchange rates and a Korean-English dictionary to enhance user experience.

The device will be priced at 199,000 won ($175) and be available to preorders from April 23, SK Telecom said.

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