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Hyundai Motor Group showcased its car-parking robots on Thursday, demonstrating their ability to autonomously move and rearrange vehicles in parking spaces. This pilot project, a collaboration with Hyundai WIA and Hyundai Engineering & Construction, is the first of its kind in Korea, utilizing over...
LS Cable & System has announced a $262 million investment to establish a rare earth magnet plant in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province. This initiative aims to enhance the company's supply chain for defense, robotics, and electric vehicles. The investment was formalized through a memorandum of understa...
Hyundai Motor Group is intensifying its AI data center project in Korea with the inauguration of the HMG Saemangeum Office in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province. This office will lead the initiative, which includes two special purpose companies focused on hyperscale construction and high-performance comp...
The upcoming EdgeTech+ 2026 event, scheduled for November 18-20, will highlight technologies supporting physical AI, particularly the Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model. VLA enables robots to recognize their surroundings and understand human instructions to perform actions, transforming visual and l...
Vietnam is intensifying its response to drone incursions around airports after 73 flights were disrupted near Ho Chi Minh City's main airport. The government has initiated measures to address the safety risks posed by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including a public call for citizens to report UA...
The Chinese Communist Party concluded its fifth plenum with significant personnel changes, reflecting a shift in leadership dynamics. The lengthy list of expulsions and promotions suggests a growing distrust within the military and a potential emergence of a new generation of leadership hopefuls. Th...
Japan has removed the cap on the number of drones a single pilot can operate simultaneously, allowing companies to enhance their drone services. This regulatory change is expected to address labor shortages in rural logistics and infrastructure inspection sectors, providing a significant boost to op...
Toyota Motor and Waymo have announced plans to begin operating autonomous robotaxis in Japan in 2027. The deployment will utilize the bZ4X electric vehicle, incorporating Waymo's driving technologies alongside taxi specifications tailored for the Japanese market. This initiative marks a significant...
MSI Computer Japan announced the launch of the PRO MAX EDGE AI+ 11M-008JP, a compact desktop designed for local large language model (LLM) execution. The desktop features a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor with 16 cores and 32 threads, and it is equipped with 128GB of LPDDR5X unified memory. Sales are se...
The upcoming EdgeTech+ 2026 event, scheduled for November 18-20 at Pacifico Yokohama, will highlight 'Physical AI' as a key term. Understanding its distinctions from related concepts such as 'Embodied AI', 'Embedded AI', and 'Edge AI' is crucial for grasping the technologies behind exhibits like aut...
Hana Financial Group has inaugurated a digital vocational training classroom for students with developmental disabilities in southern Seoul. This innovative facility, located at Miral School in Gangnam-gu, utilizes robotics and virtual reality to provide hands-on experiences in simulated workplace e...
On October 28, Microsoft announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, reporting a 19% increase in revenue to $92.279 billion and a 32% rise in GAAP net income to $36.629 billion. Excluding the impact of investments in OpenAI, non-GAAP net income rose 18% to $36.422 bill...
Japan is set to deploy underwater drones aimed at monitoring foreign submarines, particularly in response to the increasing presence of Chinese submarines. This initiative seeks to reduce the risks faced by defense personnel while enhancing Japan's deterrence capabilities in maritime security. The...
Taiwan's vision AI company oToBrite Electronics announced it will showcase its 3D stereo vision camera module for robots at ROBOTWORLD 2026 in South Korea on October 28, 2026. The demonstration will also feature a GMSL2 camera connected to NVIDIA's Holoscan Sensor Bridge, addressing the visual needs...
Hyundai Motor has been ranked 29th in Interbrand's Best Global Brands 2026, with a brand value of $25 billion. This marks a significant achievement for the South Korean automaker, which first entered the global top 100 in 2005 and is now fourth among automotive brands. Interbrand highlighted Hyundai...
South Korea and the Czech Republic are set to strengthen their collaboration in nuclear energy, robotics, and battery technology, as announced during a national day reception. South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan expressed government support for the Dukovany nuclear project, which includes a...
Madison Huang, Nvidia's senior director of product marketing for Omniverse and robotics, is set to visit Seoul next month for Nvidia AI Day Seoul 2026 on November 9-10. This visit marks her fourth trip to Korea this year, highlighting Nvidia's increasing involvement in the local robotics and manufac...
Microsoft has unveiled Project Pantheon, a new AI feature currently in testing. Unlike the controversial Recall, which automatically captured screenshots, Pantheon allows users to manually select and save content, which is then organized for easy retrieval. This shift emphasizes user control over da...
Samsung Medical Center has demonstrated its humanoid surgical assistant robots, aiming to address South Korea's medical staff shortage. The robots are designed to assist surgeons by providing instruments during operations, enhancing efficiency in the operating room. The introduction of AI-powered s...
Hanwha Aerospace is leveraging automation and unmanned warfare technologies at its Changwon facility to enhance its defense manufacturing capabilities. This strategic move aims to expand the company's presence in Europe, which is seen as a key market for its defense products. The focus is not only o...
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong celebrated four years in his role with the company forecasting its largest quarterly profit, marking a significant turnaround from the semiconductor downturn experienced at the start of his tenure. Lee is now prioritizing advancements in robotics, automotive...
ROKAE Robotics announced on October 26, 2026, that it has reached a milestone of 10,000 shipments of its humanoid force control arms. This achievement marks a significant step in the commercial deployment of robotic hardware for physical AI. The 10,000th unit was shipped from ROKAE's manufacturing f...
A Chinese hacker group, linked to the government, has been identified by Microsoft as using AI to conduct extensive cyber attacks. These attacks exploit vulnerabilities in critical information systems, raising concerns about the security of essential services. Microsoft reported that the group, know...
KDDI and ELYZA have established a new company, ELYZA Robotics, to advance KDDI's Physical AI initiatives, starting operations on October 1, 2026. ELYZA Robotics will serve as the core organization for Physical AI, leveraging expertise from ELYZA and KDDI Research Institute to integrate research and...
On October 26, Microsoft announced the launch of a new Voluntary Exit Offer (VEO) aimed at approximately 60,000 employees across the U.S., U.K., Canada, and India. This program allows eligible employees, specifically those at job levels 70 and below, to voluntarily resign while receiving financial a...
The increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has led to a significant shortage of circuit boards, which are now critical components for AI servers. Major PC manufacturers, including HP and Dell, are currently assessing their supply requirements for 2027, highlighting the unexp...
Microsoft announced on Monday that it is offering voluntary buyouts to approximately 60,000 employees, which represents over a quarter of its global workforce. This decision is part of the company's strategy to manage costs while funding its extensive investments in artificial intelligence. The mov...
On October 23, 2026, LimX Dynamics released a video showcasing the tennis robot TENNIIX ULTRA MAX, developed in collaboration with Enhanced Robotics. Traditionally, tennis practice has relied on stationary ball machines or human coaches, but the integration of AI and advanced robotics is creating a...
On October 26, Chat＆Messenger announced the launch of an Office suite compatible with Microsoft Office, enabling collaborative editing. The new features include 'Slides', 'Sheets', and 'Documents', allowing users to edit Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word files directly in their browsers with re...
Tokio Marine Holdings is set to introduce insurance coverage for artificial intelligence-enabled robots starting next month. This initiative marks Tokio Marine as the first nonlife insurer in Japan to offer such coverage, responding to the anticipated growth in the global AI market, which is project...
GS Caltex presented various AI-driven workplace innovations during its annual Deep Transformation Day at GS Tower in Seoul. The event featured 15 exhibition booths showcasing projects aimed at enhancing productivity and transforming business operations, including AI-powered training tools and roboti...
On October 21, Microsoft announced that the state-linked attacker 'Storm-0940' has automated attacks using the AI agent framework 'ARTEX', targeting hundreds of organizations globally. The attacks include a supply chain breach involving ConnectWise's cloud backup services, identified as being orches...
On October 21, 2026, NVIDIA announced significant expansions to its open robotics development platform, NVIDIA Isaac, at GTC Berlin. The updates include humanoid references, datasets, and runtime enhancements, aiming to accelerate the deployment of general-purpose robotics in real-world environments...
Samsung Electro-Mechanics has secured a multiyear agreement to supply advanced semiconductor substrates for Nvidia's AI processors and networking chips. Concurrently, LG Innotek is collaborating with Nvidia to develop sensing systems for humanoid robots. These partnerships highlight the strategic ex...
On October 19, 2026, Microsoft’s Hayete Gallot discussed the risks associated with AI agents operating within organizations, labeling them as 'agentic insiders' with excessive privileges. Despite being developed in-house, these agents can pose significant risks, as they may not always act as intende...
Critical vulnerabilities in PHP, which powers nearly 70% of identifiable websites, have led to significant disruptions for major Japanese companies including Sega, All Nippon Airways, and MUFG Bank. These organizations suspended their online services in response to the threats, highlighting the wide...
The South Korean government’s care worker visa program has seen a significant shortfall, with only 41 foreign nationals granted the E-7-2 visa, far below the annual quota of 400. This decline limits the program's effectiveness in addressing labor shortages in elderly care facilities, particularly as...
On October 20, 2026, a roundtable titled 'Frontline of Physical AI: Stakeholders Discuss Japan's Winning Strategies' was held at the MIRAI ROBO SQUARE. Key speakers included CEO Tatsu Ishobe of Preferred Robotics, CEO Ken Matsui of ugo, and President Kaname Hayashi of GROOVE X. The session featured...
GA Robotics will exhibit at the first Humanoid Robot Expo during NexTech Week 2026, held from November 11 to 13 in Makuhari Messe. As the official distributor of UBTECH humanoid robots in Japan, the company will showcase three models: Walker C1, Cruzr S2, and Walker Tienkung, with booth number 17-60...
In early October 2026, an application named 'Project Odeon' was discovered in the Microsoft Store, sparking discussions about its purpose. Reported by X user Walking Cat, the app is developed and distributed by Microsoft Corporation and is also known as the 'AccountExperiences Test App.' It appears...
On October 15, the Japan Design Promotion Association announced the winners of the 2026 Good Design Awards, highlighting XSTO's 'X12 Embodied Mobile Robot' as a recipient of the prestigious Good Design Gold Award. This award is given to designs that stand out among the 5,111 entries, with only 19 re...
Microsoft and Meta have drastically cut their internal usage of Anthropic's AI model, Claude. Microsoft is expected to reduce its annual spending on Claude by over 30%, which was projected to exceed $1 billion. Similarly, Meta has seen its user base for Claude Code drop from approximately 60,000 to...
On October 18, 2026, FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem (FFR) announced new humanoid robots, FF Nova and Nova Mini, during a business update by CEO YT Jia. The FF Nova is priced at $2,490, while the Nova Mini is available for $299, with additional curriculum costs. FFR also introduced a new educational progr...
On October 14, 2026, Microsoft announced the dismantling of a cybercrime network responsible for sending over 1 billion phishing emails and SMS messages to organizations in Japan, the United States, and other countries. This operation, which targeted sectors such as healthcare and finance, was parti...
Recently, high-end smartphones have increasingly omitted microSD slots, with models like the Xperia 1 VIII retaining this feature while others, such as the AQUOS R11, do not. This trend is attributed to advancements in internal storage performance, space constraints due to hardware, and the rise of...
On October 14, 2026, Fujisoft unveiled its new robotics development and demonstration facility, 'Nagoya Lab', in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The company showcased its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) integrated management platform, 'MixFlit', which enables the coordination of multiple transport robots an...
Agility Robotics announced on October 15, 2026, that it has selected Nyobolt, a UK-based company, as its battery technology partner for the next-generation humanoid robot, Digit 5. This partnership aims to enhance the operational efficiency of Digit 5, which is designed for safe collaboration near h...
Microsoft researchers conducted a study on the adoption and impact of AI coding tools, Claude Code and GitHub Copilot CLI, among thousands of internal software engineers from January 5 to April 29, 2026. The study revealed that workplace relationships significantly influence the initial use of these...
Microsoft has announced a reduction in storage capacity for its personal Microsoft 365 plans, effective October 8, 2026. The Family plan will shift from 1TB per user to a shared 2TB among up to six users, significantly decreasing the maximum storage available. This change reflects a broader strategy...
On October 13, 2026, Microsoft released its monthly security update addressing 1413 vulnerabilities, including some that have already been exploited. The majority of these vulnerabilities, 1102, are related to the Windows product family, followed by Microsoft Office with 134 and developer tools with...
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