# Voice-Activated Vacuums LG Launches the 'Roboking' Robotic Vacuum Cleaner in Korea By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-04-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roboking-robotic-vacuum References: [fareastgizmos](http://www.fareastgizmos.com/other_stuff/lg-announces-voice-activated-roboking-robot-vacuum-cleaners-in-korea.php) & [lg](http://www.lg.com/au/vacuum-cleaners/lg-VR5902LVM-bagless-vacuum) The launch of the voice-activated 'Roboking' [robotic vacuum cleaner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dohyuk-joo) was just announced by [LG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-cordzero-vacuum), and this smart vacuum cleaner is said to have a 10% increase in efficiency compared to its corresponding models. The vacuum comes with incredible features that renders this gadget as the perfect house-cleaning assistant. This robotic vacuum can be amazingly commanded by voice and is designed to follow a route from which the voice is coming from. It can move in the direction of the user and recognize the corners of the house, guided by [built-in cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roborock-saros-10-and-10r). The 48 decibel (dB) level of the vacuum, which is attained through voice-reducing technology, lets you work or relax freely as the vacuum takes care of the cleaning for you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Voice-activated Robotics:** The voice-activated Roboking robotic vacuum cleaner indicates a potential trend towards greater integration of voice-activated technology platform across all types of house-hold appliances. - **Artificial Intelligence-based Vacuuming:** The AI-based Roboking vacuum equipped with built-in cameras that recognize walls and obstacles presents an opportunity for establishing a new genre of smart household appliances that can vacuum and navigate autonomously. - **Noise Reduction Technology:** The Roboking with its noise-reducing technology indicates a shift towards an upcoming trend for noise-free robotics that can operate continuously without disturbing human activities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Automation:** Manufacturing companies should keep a close eye on trends emerging in home automation, where voice control technology and smart home devices will revolutionize the way people live their lives. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics devices capable of responding to voice commands will become the norm in the future, and manufacturers must innovate to stay ahead of the competition. - **Robotics:** Voice-activated robotic vacuum cleaners like the Roboking present opportunities for innovation in the robotics industry by merging automated cleaning with machine learning. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reactive AI Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roborock-qrevo-master.md) - [Advanced Robotic Vacuum Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-vacuum-technology.md) - [Self-Emptying Stick Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-cordzero-vacuum.md) - [Home-Monitoring Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-bespoke-ai-jet-bot-steam-ultra.md) - [Automated Cleaning Robotic Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecovacs-deebot-x1.md) - [Sleek Glass-Shell Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-romo-robot.md) - [AI-Powered Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-bespoke-jet-ai-vacuum.md) - [Innovative Pet Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordzero-all-in-one-tower.md) - [Silent AI-Powered Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eufy-robovac-g20.md)