Applications of neural networks to home appliances

We are now entering the generation where there is more concern for the quality of life rather than mere material reward. So home appliances should be supplied to realize the higher quality of life. In this trend, neural network is one key technology toward this. As examples of the applications of neural networks the intelligent washing machine, the intelligent rice cooker and the intelligent air-conditioner are introduced. And what is going on the fundamental research toward intelligent home appliances are introduced.