Physical AI Global Alliance to Tackle Next-Gen Robotics, Mobility, and Governance (Yonhap)
SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will launch a new international consortium this week aimed at advancing “physical artificial intelligence” — AI systems integrated into vehicles, robots and other physical platforms — as part of a push to secure leadership in the fast-emerging field.
The Ministry of Science and ICT said Thursday that the Physical AI Global Alliance will officially be established on Sept. 29, bringing together major domestic and international companies, universities and research institutes.
Seven figures — including the ministers of science, industry and SMEs, two bipartisan lawmakers, and the heads of Korea’s AI software and automotive mobility associations — will serve as co-chairs.
Participants span some of Korea’s most prominent industrial players, including Hyundai Motor, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, LG AI Research, and a range of universities and laboratories. The alliance will function as a collaborative platform linking industry, academia and research.
The body will be organized into 10 divisions covering technology, solutions, governance and sector-specific applications. Notable appointments include Lim Woo-hyung of LG AI Research as head of technology, Yoo-won Kim of Naver Cloud for solutions, and Kisic Min of SK Shieldus for governance. KAIST President Kwang-hyung Lee will lead the talent division, while Amazon Web Services Korea chief Jeongwon Yoon will oversee global cooperation.
Industry-specific committees will cover autonomous vehicles, robotics, heavy industries, wellness technologies and AI-driven content recognition. Leaders include Hyundai Motor CEO Lee Dong-seok, Doosan Robotics CEO Min-pyo Kim, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries CEO Sang-gyun Lee, Kakao Healthcare CEO Hee Hwang, and AI chip executives Jun-ho Baek of FuriosaAI and Sung-hyun Park of Rebellions.
Officials said the alliance is designed not only to strengthen Korea’s industrial competitiveness but also to establish global governance standards for physical AI applications, ranging from self-driving cars to autonomous robots and healthcare systems.
Kevin Lee (kevinlee@koreabizwire.com)
