{"id":85592,"date":"2026-04-23T12:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=85592"},"modified":"2026-04-23T11:42:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T15:42:44","slug":"samsung-receives-four-accolades-at-prestigious-edison-awards-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-receives-four-accolades-at-prestigious-edison-awards-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Receives Four Accolades at Prestigious Edison Awards 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that it has been honored with two gold and two silver awards at the prestigious Edison Awards 2026, held April 15-16 in Fort Myers, Florida. Samsung\u2019s award-winning entries, including Smart Modular House, Vision AI Companion<a href=\"#_ftn1\" name=\"_ftnref1\">[1]<\/a>, Spatial Signage and the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo, were honored for their innovative technological capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDesign sits at the intersection of business, technology and humanity,\u201d said Mauro Porcini, Chief Design Officer and President of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. \u201cOur role is to understand people deeply and translate their needs, dreams and emotions into meaningful experiences. We will continue to push innovation forward with the ambition of enriching people\u2019s lives in ways that truly matter.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Edison Awards, founded in 1987 by the American Marketing Association and named after inventor Thomas Edison, celebrate excellence in product and service development, marketing and human-centered design. Winners are selected by a panel of industry experts, scientists and academics based on strict innovation criteria. This year, awards were given in a total of 14 categories, with tiers for winning projects broken down into gold, silver and bronze.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Gold Award-Winning Innovations<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85595\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113326\/1.-Smart-Modular-House.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113326\/1.-Smart-Modular-House.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113326\/1.-Smart-Modular-House-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113326\/1.-Smart-Modular-House-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113326\/1.-Smart-Modular-House-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113326\/1.-Smart-Modular-House-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113326\/1.-Smart-Modular-House-664x374.jpg 664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Smart Modular House:<\/strong> With AI-based architectural solutions, homes respond, adapt and flexibly adjust to the lives of their users. By integrating advanced AI technology, it connects the environment, appliances and users, enabling efficient management of indoor environments, device statuses, energy usage and more \u2014 resulting in a new, more easily accessible residential experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-vision-ai-companion-bringing-conversational-ai-households-worldwide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85596\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113416\/2.-Vision-AI-Companion.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1344\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113416\/2.-Vision-AI-Companion.png 1344w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113416\/2.-Vision-AI-Companion-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113416\/2.-Vision-AI-Companion-950x534.png 950w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113416\/2.-Vision-AI-Companion-664x374.png 664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1344px) 100vw, 1344px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-vision-ai-companion-bringing-conversational-ai-households-worldwide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Vision AI Companion (VAC):<\/strong><\/a> Elevates TV far beyond simple viewing. By letting users ask their TV anything, VAC unlocks new ways to interact with content, whether asking about plotlines or characters, searching for related information or adjusting AI-powered picture and sound in real-time. With simple voice commands, natural two-way dialogue and the most AI agents on any TV<a href=\"#_ftn2\" name=\"_ftnref2\">[2]<\/a>, VAC transforms TV watching into an interactive, personalized experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embedded product-module\">\n\t\t<a id=\"product-module-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/tvs\/vision-ai-tv\/\" title=\"Vision AI\" class=\"snr-article_product-image\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/23163157\/Vision-AI-Companion-Updated-4.png\" alt=\"Vision AI\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<h5><strong>Silver Award-Winning Innovations<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/business\/displays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85597\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113428\/3.-Spatial-Signage.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1094\" height=\"729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113428\/3.-Spatial-Signage.png 1094w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113428\/3.-Spatial-Signage-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113428\/3.-Spatial-Signage-950x633.png 950w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113428\/3.-Spatial-Signage-664x442.png 664w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113428\/3.-Spatial-Signage-268x178.png 268w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113428\/3.-Spatial-Signage-690x460.png 690w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113428\/3.-Spatial-Signage-424x283.png 424w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113428\/3.-Spatial-Signage-228x152.png 228w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113428\/3.-Spatial-Signage-872x581.png 872w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113428\/3.-Spatial-Signage-647x431.png 647w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113428\/3.-Spatial-Signage-400x266.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1094px) 100vw, 1094px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spatial Signage:<\/strong> A breakthrough glasses-free 3D display delivering an immersive experience powered by Samsung&#8217;s patented 3D Plate technology. With a slim profile of just 2-inches<a href=\"#_ftn3\" name=\"_ftnref3\">[3]<\/a>, this innovative solution seamlessly integrates into commercial environments such as retail stores, exhibitions and entertainment venues, redefining how audiences engage with digital signage. Its cutting-edge optics and precision engineering push the boundaries of immersive technology, delivering a high-quality visual experience that captivates viewers and pioneers new standards for next-generation displays.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/home-appliances\/laundry\/all-in-one-washer-dryer-combo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85598\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113440\/4.-Bespoke-AI-Laundry-Combo-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113440\/4.-Bespoke-AI-Laundry-Combo-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113440\/4.-Bespoke-AI-Laundry-Combo-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113440\/4.-Bespoke-AI-Laundry-Combo-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113440\/4.-Bespoke-AI-Laundry-Combo-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113440\/4.-Bespoke-AI-Laundry-Combo-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113440\/4.-Bespoke-AI-Laundry-Combo-664x374.jpg 664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/home-appliances\/laundry\/all-in-one-washer-dryer-combo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bespoke AI Laundry Combo:<\/strong> <\/a>This innovative all-in-one combo combines washing and drying functions into a single, compact unit. The combo can finish the entire laundry process \u2014 from load detection to dry cycle \u2014 ensuring efficient and operation. 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Free and subscription-based versions available.<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref3\" name=\"_ftn3\">3<\/a> The 2-inch profile applies to the 85-inch model only; thickness varies by display size.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smart Modular House, Vision AI Companion, Spatial Signage and Bespoke AI Laundry Combo provide next-generation advancements to respective product categories<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":91,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[29719],"tags":[36,29865,30465,30537],"blue-badge":[],"class_list":["post-85592","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-corporate","tag-awards","tag-bespoke","tag-samsung-vision-ai","tag-spatial-signage"],"acf":{"turn_off_retargeting":false},"fimg_mobile_url":"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113428\/3.-Spatial-Signage-600x600.png","fimg_url":"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/23113428\/3.-Spatial-Signage-424x283.png","primary_category":{"term_id":29719,"name":"Corporate","slug":"corporate","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":29719,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":1030,"filter":"raw","term_link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/category\/corporate\/","term_path":"corporate"},"badge":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85592","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/91"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85592"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85592\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":85601,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85592\/revisions\/85601"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85592"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=85592"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=85592"},{"taxonomy":"blue-badge","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blue-badge?post=85592"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}