Otec Carrier Targets Tropical Nights with AI Air Conditioner 'Theopus+'... Proposes Smart Cooling for Restful Sleep

With record-breaking heatwaves and tropical nights continuing, there is growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) air conditioners designed to promote restful sleep. Otec Carrier has proposed its AI-powered premium air conditioner, "Theopus+," as a summer solution for improved sleep quality.

Recently, heatwave warnings have been issued for most regions nationwide, and North Gyeongsang Province saw this year’s first major heatwave alert, as the hot weather continues. As tropical nights—when temperatures do not drop even after sunset—become more frequent, demand for not only cooling bedding and sleep products but also smart air conditioners that automatically manage the indoor environment during sleep is on the rise.

While air conditioners are now an essential appliance in summer, many consumers worry that keeping them on all night can result in uncomfortable cold in the early morning hours or even cause air-conditioning sickness. In response, Korea’s leading air conditioner manufacturers—including Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, and Otec Carrier—are actively targeting the market by releasing products with strengthened AI capabilities.

The premium air conditioner "Theopus+" by Otec Carrier is designed to automatically manage the indoor environment from the moment the user falls asleep until they wake up, focusing on supporting quality sleep.

This model features an "18-level Air Controller," allowing fine adjustments to airflow intensity. Before bedtime, it quickly cools the room to ensure comfort, and during the deep sleep stage, it controls the air currents so cool air does not blow directly on the sleeper, minimizing discomfort. This setup is particularly beneficial for infants, the elderly, and consumers sensitive to cold air, allowing customized cooling environments tailored to individual lifestyles and conditions.

The AI functions have also been enhanced. The "AI Air Sense" uses a high-performance radar sensor and predicts the Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) index to analyze not only indoor temperature and humidity but also the user’s activity levels and patterns of presence within a space. Based on this analysis, it automatically adjusts the cooling environment before the user perceives it as too hot or too cold, thereby maintaining a more comfortable indoor setting.

The model also includes the "AI Comfort Dehumidification" feature to reduce discomfort caused by high humidity. By calculating dew points using indoor temperature and humidity data, it efficiently removes moisture while automatically controlling the cooling to prevent excessive drops in temperature. This helps decrease stickiness and reduces inconvenience and health concerns associated with excessive cooling during the early morning hours.

An Otec Carrier representative stated, "'Theopus+' is more than just an air conditioner that maintains a set temperature; it is a product in which AI continuously manages the indoor environment even after the user has fallen asleep to help them achieve restful sleep. We will continue to introduce AI-based energy solutions that consumers can feel in their daily lives to provide an even healthier and more comfortable living environment."

Otec Carrier plans to actively expand into the smart energy solution market by offering "Theopus+," which combines AI-based cooling and dehumidification technologies to provide a comfortable sleep environment even on tropical nights.

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