The future development trend of artificial intelligence-empowered smart lock is to "think, understand people's hearts, and understand real life", an industry expert said.

"I believe that AI's transformation of smart locks is not a single dimensional upgrade, but rather a technological disruption that will give AI smart locks the ability to perceive and make decisions, ultimately leading to a revolution in interactive forms and the central role of the smart home ecosystem," Zhu Zhiling, founder and CEO of Zhejiang Desman Intelligent Technology Co Ltd, a smart lock manufacturer, said.

"Good smart locks will not make users get used to AI, but make AI get used to people's lives," he said.

He further explained the pain points of senior citizens and delivery persons.

"Seniors are often troubled by failure to scan face, running out of battery, and being locked outside the door. Therefore, we adopt a silver-haired specialized algorithm and an 8-month ultra-long battery life so that our parents can use the smart locks. Another example is that we always have a lot of home deliveries piled in front of the door. AI automatically recognizes and reminds you to pick up your package at the appropriate time, without the need for you to pay special attention," Zhu said.

On Wednesday, Desman launched a series of new technologies, including contactless package pick-up, automatic recognition of family, visitors, and strangers, and butler service.

"In the future, our smart lock can perform more complex tasks, as AI is always enabling the smart lock to learn."

According to the company, this year, the overseas market is its priority.

"We will focus on markets such as Europe, North America, and East Asia, with different markets having different product priorities. For example, in Europe, we focus on privacy protection and design aesthetics; in North America, we emphasize security and usability; in Southeast Asia, we focus on cost-effectiveness and waterproof performance that adapts to the local climate," Zhu said.