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Hyundai's Muñoz says Atlas robots won't take jobs, reaffirms commitment to 'physical AI'

Hyundai Motor CEO José Muñoz stressed that the Atlas humanoid robot won't be used as a tool for work force reduction, reaffirming his commitment to robotics.

2026-04-15

LG Display chief vows to counter China's rise by reducing costs for OLED products

LG Display CEO Jeong Chul-dong has vowed to address China's rise in the liquid-crystal display (LCD) sector by improving the price competitiveness of its premium organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels.

2026-01-12

K-water makes presence felt at CES 2026 through joint participation, startup innovation recognition

The Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) showcased AI-based water management technologies at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where startups it supported won Innovation Awards and secured export and investment opportunities.

2026-01-12

LG Innotek positions physical AI expansion as core growth strategy

LG Innotek plans to restructure its business portfolio and boost profitability by positioning physical AI expansion as a core growth strategy.

2026-01-11

Hyundai Motor completes development on on-device AI-powered chip

Hyundai Motor Group's Robotics Lab has developed a processor designed to run tasks locally on a device by using AI.

2026-01-09

LG's CEO pledges more focus on robotics during company's CES 2026 event

LG Electronics CEO Lyu Jae-cheol unveiled his first major business strategy since taking office, pledging to expand the company’s robotics business in earnest.

2026-01-08

Copycat or innovation? Chinese TV makers steal the show at CES 2026

At this year’s CES, Chinese electronics makers wowed visitors with massive booths and oversized products — yet some exhibits featured designs strikingly similar to Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics.

2026-01-08

China takes lead, Korea left behind as robots become main attraction at CES 2026

From robots dealing blackjack to boxing opponents and running marathons, CES 2026 was a robotics spectacular, with nearly all of the standout innovations coming from Chinese companies.

2026-01-07

'Chimaek,' round two? Hyundai chief pitches additional collabs with Samsung, Nvidia at CES.

Chicken and beer last year apparently wasn't enough for Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung. The auto conglomerate head was busy pitching new collaboration ideas with leaders at Samsung Electronics and Nvidia at CES.

2026-01-07

Kolmar Korea's Scar Beauty Device wins Best Innovation in Beauty Tech at CES 2026

Kolmar Korea’s Scar Beauty Device won top awards at CES 2026.

2026-01-07