Samkwang Co., Ltd. has introduced the “Smart Voice Tailgate,” which allows users to open and close a vehicle’s trunk via voice commands.

After finishing grocery shopping or other errands, when your hands are full of bags, opening the trunk often requires setting the bags down to press a button on the car key or performing a foot gesture under the trunk. Samkwang’s Smart Voice Tailgate is a technology designed to reduce this inconvenience and enhance user convenience.

The Smart Voice Tailgate allows users to open and close the trunk using only voice commands, without the need for separate button operations or foot gestures.

A key feature is that users can control the trunk via voice commands even while carrying items in both hands, eliminating the hassle of having to find the car key or set down their belongings.

This Smart Voice Tailgate was demonstrated in a real Renault vehicle, and Samkwang introduced the technology’s operation process through a video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRtU3HCCZeE). The video shows a user opening and closing the trunk via voice commands while standing in front of the vehicle (within 1 meter), providing a clear glimpse of how this feature can be utilized in everyday life.

This smart voice-activated tailgate is an example of Samkwang’s technological development aimed at reducing minor inconveniences in daily life and creating a more convenient vehicle experience.

Samkwang plans to continue expanding technologies that enhance user convenience through various research and development efforts that integrate automotive components with IT technology.