The present invention includes an artificial intelligence device and a method for operating the same. The artificial intelligence device includes a communication unit that receives indoor area map data and indoor area image data from at least one external device, and a processor that generates first furniture placement map data in which a placement position of at least one piece of furniture is mapped, provides the first furniture placement map data to a furniture placement model, and obtains second furniture placement map data in which a placement position of at least one piece of furniture is changed, based on indoor area map data and indoor area image data.