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South Korean builder GS E&C has signed an MOU with Daedong Robotics to deploy autonomous mobile robots at construction sites, beginning with pilot projects for material transportation and labor-intensive tasks before jointly developing construction-specific robot models.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared humanoid robots “very very close” to industrial deployment as he and Hyundai Executive Chair Chung Euisun detailed plans to expand their physical AI and robotics partnership, with Huang also committing to join Hyundai’s $5.9 billion South Korean AI Valley initiative.
South Korean builder GS E&C has signed a partnership with Daedong Robotics to develop and field-test AI-powered autonomous robots for construction sites. The collaboration will initially focus on materials transportation and repetitive task automation.
Several LG Group affiliated stocks have risen as investors respond to the South Korean conglomerate’s expanding robotics and AI automation strategy. The rally reflects growing market expectations that robotics could become a major growth sector following the AI infrastructure boom.
Doosan Robotics has opened an expanded European branch in Frankfurt to strengthen localized sales, service, training, and application development. The move builds on the South Korean company’s 2024 European entry and targets faster regional customer support.
South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT has launched a 50.4 billion won program to develop a domestic AI humanoid platform for medical and caregiving settings, with LG Electronics, KAIST, and ten other institutions participating under KIST’s leadership.
The Seoul Welfare Foundation has selected six nursing facilities to receive AI and robotics technology under a pilot program targeting the physical burden of caregiving, as South Korea’s demographic shift accelerates pressure on its senior care workforce.
A Unitree G1 humanoid robot named Gabi was ordained as a Buddhist monk at Seoul’s Jogyesa Temple in a ceremony hosted by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, pledging devotion to the Buddha and committing to a set of vows adapted for an AI system.
South Korean AI entertainment company Galaxy Corporation has opened Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul’s Gangdong district, a 16,500 square-meter venue combining robot performances, K-pop concerts, and interactive experiences, with a soft launch timed to Children’s Day.
Nvidia and Doosan Robotics have announced plans to connect Doosan’s agentic robot operating system with Nvidia’s simulation and training infrastructure, targeting an intelligent robot solution launch in 2027 and an industrial humanoid by 2028.
South Korean convenience store chain GS25 has begun selling humanoid robots, quadrupeds, and AI social robots as part of its Family Month curated lineup. The retailer is offering 11 robot products, marking the first time humanoid robots are being sold through the convenience store channel.
LG Electronics has confirmed it is in discussions with Nvidia on potential cooperation spanning robotics, AI data center infrastructure, and mobility technologies, as both companies deepen their positions in physical AI.
South Korea’s National Fire Agency has announced a plan to expand its unmanned firefighting robot fleet from four to 22 units over two years, shifting toward an AI and robotics-centered response system for large-scale and hazardous fires.
Samsung SDI plans to showcase a pouch-style all-solid-state battery designed for humanoid robots at InterBattery 2026 in Seoul, signaling a push to adapt next-generation battery technology for physical AI systems.
RLWRLD has raised $26 million in new funding to develop robotics foundation models trained in real industrial environments, accelerating deployment across logistics and manufacturing.