LG Group is emerging as a key partner in NVIDIA's physical artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. Koo Kwang-mo, Chairman of LG Group, has positioned AI and robotics as core growth pillars for the company, leading to an expansion of collaboration with NVIDIA.
According to industry sources, NVIDIA introduced LG Electronics as a major partner for its physical AI foundation model, Cosmos 3, during the GTC 2026 event held recently in Taiwan. LG Electronics is utilizing the Cosmos platform to advance its robotics development. Cosmos 3 is designed to help robots and autonomous vehicles understand and reason about the physical world. Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, highlighted the partnership with LG Group by featuring LG's AI home robot, 'LG Cloi,' in his keynote address.
Chairman Koo has been promoting robotics and AI-centric initiatives for several years. LG is nurturing physical AI as a future growth driver, focusing not only on AI software development but also on implementing robots and autonomous systems that operate in the real world.
The AI home robot 'LG Cloi' exemplifies this effort. LG Electronics unveiled Cloi at CES 2026 earlier this year, presenting its vision for a 'zero-labor home.' The humanoid robot, equipped with arms and fingers, is designed to perform household tasks. It is being developed with the aim of commercialization by 2028, leveraging NVIDIA's robotics platform and simulation technology.
LG is also strengthening its core robotics components business. The company is expanding its actuator brand, 'Axiom,' which serves as the driving components that act like muscles for robots. Actuators are considered essential components for implementing physical AI. LG is broadening its business scope into the robotics components market, building on its hardware expertise accumulated in the home appliance and mobility sectors.
Koo's recent activities further demonstrate his commitment to physical AI. In April, he visited Silicon Valley, where he met with executives from data analytics firm Palantir and robotics AI startup SkilledAI to discuss collaboration opportunities in the AI and robotics industries. He reportedly assessed the potential for AI applications in manufacturing and robotics, exploring future business directions.
The collaboration with NVIDIA is particularly promising. Koo is expected to meet with Jensen Huang, who will visit South Korea, for a dinner featuring samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly) and will discuss business cooperation at LG Twin Towers in Yeouido on June 8. Key executives from LG Electronics and other major group companies are anticipated to participate.
Expanding collaboration with NVIDIA is expected to have a positive impact across LG Group. LG Electronics could secure new business opportunities in commercial robotics and smart factory sectors, while LG Innotek may find prospects in AI server semiconductor substrates and robotic sensing components. With NVIDIA's recent launch of new AI PC chips, collaboration in the PC sector with LG Electronics is also anticipated. The ultra-large AI model 'EXAONE,' developed by LG AI Research, is considered a key pillar supporting the group's AI competitiveness.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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