Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.72
Kia Corp. last week said in its annual sustainability report that it is working with Boston Dynamics Inc. to release a new robot in 2024. The Hyundai Motor Group units did not specify what type of robot it will be, but they said they expect to tap into their development and manufacturing capabilities. Seoul, South Korea-based Kia has been exploring business opportunities in robotic logistics and automated delivery services, according to the Korea Herald. The automaker also plans to invest 28 trillion won ($21.9 billion U.S.) in air mobility, including electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, leading to mass…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.76
…a memorandum of understanding with Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. to further develop its artificial intelligence semiconductor technology designed for robots. Hyundai Motor is the parent company of Kia Corp., and they both share a robotics lab at the Uiwang R&D Center in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The companies have used DEEPX's technology as part of a proof-of-concept phase over the past year to run algorithms that allow robots to smoothly complete their tasks. DEEPX said its semiconductor technology demonstrated that it offers high AI computational efficiency and low power operation, making it suitable for mass production. The proof of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.31
…it will maintain consistent levels of investment in R&D to continue offering exciting and innovative vehicles from its Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands, as well as into expanding and upgrading existing facilities in the U.S.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.42
…more details, read the post on SOLIDWORKS 2021 here. KIA, Varjo, and Autodesk VRED Recently Korean car maker KIA announced a partnership with the AR/VR hardware and software developer Varjo to design cars using AR/VR. This also involves the use of Autodesk VRED software, an automotive design visualization program. According to Varjo, the KIA European team tried the headset and was impressed by what they were able to see inside the virtual world. Varjo points out that, “With Varjo XR-1, designers can work with their colleagues in the physical design space they’re used to and collaborate on photorealistic, real-scale virtual…
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…personal protective equipment (PPE) caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Kia Motors has announced that production of face shields has begun at its manufacturing plant in West Point, GA. Initial donations of medical use face shields assembled at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) will be made in Georgia, Alabama, New York and California. With a monthly capacity of 200,000 units, the face shields are being assembled by paid volunteers from KMMG, which has implemented a series of safety measures to protect team members, including: conducting temperature scans, providing face masks and gloves, and staggering work stations. Materials are being sourced from…