Samsung has launched a new division dedicated to robotics, named RX (Robotics eXperience). This division will be led by Dongkun Lee, who previously managed robotics strategy for Hyundai and Boston Dynamics. The company plans to establish research hubs in the US, China, and Japan to foster global expertise in physical AI development. Samsung aims to begin manufacturing humanoid robots within the current year, with significant investment allocated to its Gumi, Korea facility for this purpose. AI
IMPACT Signals a broader industry trend of major tech firms investing in physical AI and robotics development.
RANK_REASON Samsung, a major tech company, establishing a new division for robotics and planning humanoid robot production signifies a significant industry move. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]
- Alphabet Inc.
- Boston Dynamics
- ChatGPT
- China
- Dongkun Lee
- Gumi
- Hyundai
- Japan
- OpenAI
- Robotics eXperience
- Samsung
- South Korea
- TM Roh
- US
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