DuerOS

DuerOS is a voice-activated artificial intelligence platform and assistant developed by Baidu. It provides speech recognition, natural language understanding, dialogue management, and text-to-speech to enable interactive voice experiences across devices.

First launched in 2017, DuerOS is designed as an ecosystem for devices and services, with an emphasis on Chinese language support. It powers a range of hardware including smart speakers, smart TVs, in-car infotainment systems, and smartphones, enabling users to ask questions, control devices, play media, and access Baidu services through conversational interfaces.

The platform combines cloud-based processing with on-device capabilities to support multi-turn conversations, context awareness, and integration with Baidu’s services such as search, maps, music, and video. It offers developer tools and APIs so third-party manufacturers and app developers can build DuerOS-enabled skills and integrate voice functionality into their products.

DuerOS emphasizes an ecosystem approach, enabling partnerships with device makers and developers to expand the reach of voice-enabled experiences. It supports wake-word detection, natural language processing, and seamless access to Baidu’s knowledge base and cloud services to deliver contextual responses.

Market positioning and status: DuerOS is primarily targeted at the Chinese market, focusing on Chinese-language interactions and local services. It remains part of Baidu’s broader AI strategy, operating on Baidu-branded devices and partner products while competing with other regional voice assistants.