Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Baek Kyung-hoon reviewed the progress of the Physical AI Alliance and listened to feedback from industry and research sectors.
On October 13, the Ministry of Science and ICT announced that Deputy Prime Minister Baek chaired a meeting at the 'Physical AI Tech Week' held at COEX in Seoul. The meeting included over 20 participants, including Jo Jun-hee, co-chair of the Physical AI Alliance and president of the Korea Artificial Intelligence and Software Industry Association, as well as the chairs of three subcommittees focused on technology stack, industry bridge, and governance, along with action group leaders and representatives from collaborating and operating organizations.
The alliance's secretariat first introduced its major activities, including the establishment of a cooperation system, information exchange, external promotion, and collaboration with relevant ministries. Notably, to enhance information accessibility and expand external communication channels, the alliance launched its official website, coinciding with the Physical AI Alliance Day.
The chairs of the three subcommittees presented their achievements and future directions. The technology stack subcommittee outlined plans to secure K-Physical AI full stack technology by consolidating domestic capabilities in AI models, AI semiconductors, software, and robotics. The industry bridge subcommittee announced plans to identify and promote demonstration and commercialization projects by linking supply and demand companies in sectors such as manufacturing and defense.
The governance subcommittee focused on strategies for standardization and global cooperation to foster the Physical AI ecosystem.
During a free discussion, participants raised issues such as expanding demonstration opportunities, linking supply and demand companies, standardizing and securing data for joint use, securing specialized personnel, and connecting investment and commercialization efforts.
Based on this feedback, the government and the alliance agreed to strengthen a collaborative framework that allows companies to directly identify and plan execution tasks, linking them to government research and development, demonstration projects, and investment programs.
The chairs of the three subcommittees presented their achievements and future directions. The technology stack subcommittee outlined plans to secure K-Physical AI full stack technology by consolidating domestic capabilities in AI models, AI semiconductors, software, and robotics. The industry bridge subcommittee announced plans to identify and promote demonstration and commercialization projects by linking supply and demand companies in sectors such as manufacturing and defense.
The governance subcommittee focused on strategies for standardization and global cooperation to foster the Physical AI ecosystem.
During a free discussion, participants raised issues such as expanding demonstration opportunities, linking supply and demand companies, standardizing and securing data for joint use, securing specialized personnel, and connecting investment and commercialization efforts.
Based on this feedback, the government and the alliance agreed to strengthen a collaborative framework that allows companies to directly identify and plan execution tasks, linking them to government research and development, demonstration projects, and investment programs.
Deputy Prime Minister Baek emphasized, "Physical AI is a key pillar of our three mega projects, and it is crucial to determine who can create and disseminate operational technology in the industry first." He added, "If we combine our AI capabilities with our global manufacturing base, we can secure significant competitiveness in the Physical AI sector and leap to become a global leader."
He further stated, "As execution tasks are being specified around each subcommittee and action group, it is important to create a virtuous cycle that leads from technology development to field demonstrations and investment and commercialization. I urge you to generate success stories early on to translate into tangible results toward becoming a global leader in Physical AI."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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