Japan's domestic shipments of room air conditioners in May were 986,000 units, up 16.1 per cent from the same month in 2023. - AFP
TOKYO: Air conditioners equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) systems that allow them to conserve more energy are gaining popularity among consumers.
As it has become difficult to differentiate air conditioners based on their basic heating and cooling functions alone, manufacturers are trying to appeal to customers with features such as how little energy their products consume.
