India, Sept. 9 -- At Dyson's flagship store in the German capital, the company unveiled its next generation of air purifiers, vacuum cleaners, fans and more. Alongside the product showcase, Sir James Dyson sat down for a media roundtable where he spoke candidly about the philosophy that drives Dyson's innovations, the hurdles of modern engineering, and the role artificial intelligence will play in shaping the company's future.

Dyson, now a global name in consumer technology, has long prided itself on reinventing the ordinary. From vacuum cleaners to hairdryers, each entry into a new category has stemmed from a conviction that existing solutions were inefficient or uninspired. When asked what determines Dyson's move into fresh product are...