LG Electronics is sponsoring the '2026 FIRST Global Challenge,' an international robotics competition that brings together youth from 185 countries to showcase robotics technology and innovation.
The event, taking place from October 7 to 10 at Songdo Convensia in Incheon, was announced by LG Electronics on October 8.
FIRST Global Challenge is an international robotics competition organized by the U.S. nonprofit organization FIRST Global since 2017. Teams of youth representatives from various countries design and build robots to collaboratively solve global issues.
This year's theme is 'Igniting Innovation,' with participants focusing on wildfire prevention and recovery, a pressing global issue exacerbated by climate change. They will utilize their custom-built robots and solutions to address challenges from wildfire occurrence to extinguishment and recovery.
During the competition, LG Electronics will set up a booth to showcase its vision for future robotics technology and its robotics business. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with LG's humanoid robot, 'LG Cloi,' and take commemorative photos.
The experiences of the youth participants, including their challenges and collaborative efforts, will also be shared through LG Electronics' global channels and digital platforms.
LG Electronics is developing its robotics business as a future growth driver based on physical AI, combining robotics platforms, intelligence, and data capabilities. The company is expanding its range of robotic products for industrial, commercial, and home use while enhancing its development and manufacturing capabilities for key robotic components such as actuators.
The company is also operating the 'LG Data Factory,' which collects and manages large-scale data necessary for the learning and operation of robots. It plans to enhance its Robot Foundation Model (RFM) by integrating data obtained from the Data Factory with NVIDIA's robotics solutions. This strategy aims to expand its business as a total solutions provider in robotics, covering both hardware and software.
Kim Hyo-eun, head of brand management at LG Electronics, stated, "We will support future generations in contributing to global problem-solving through innovation and a spirit of challenge. We aim to widely promote the value that differentiated technologies, such as robotics, can create for a better life and the future of our planet."
The event, taking place from October 7 to 10 at Songdo Convensia in Incheon, was announced by LG Electronics on October 8.
FIRST Global Challenge is an international robotics competition organized by the U.S. nonprofit organization FIRST Global since 2017. Teams of youth representatives from various countries design and build robots to collaboratively solve global issues.
This year's theme is 'Igniting Innovation,' with participants focusing on wildfire prevention and recovery, a pressing global issue exacerbated by climate change. They will utilize their custom-built robots and solutions to address challenges from wildfire occurrence to extinguishment and recovery.
During the competition, LG Electronics will set up a booth to showcase its vision for future robotics technology and its robotics business. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with LG's humanoid robot, 'LG Cloi,' and take commemorative photos.
The experiences of the youth participants, including their challenges and collaborative efforts, will also be shared through LG Electronics' global channels and digital platforms.
LG Electronics is developing its robotics business as a future growth driver based on physical AI, combining robotics platforms, intelligence, and data capabilities. The company is expanding its range of robotic products for industrial, commercial, and home use while enhancing its development and manufacturing capabilities for key robotic components such as actuators.
The company is also operating the 'LG Data Factory,' which collects and manages large-scale data necessary for the learning and operation of robots. It plans to enhance its Robot Foundation Model (RFM) by integrating data obtained from the Data Factory with NVIDIA's robotics solutions. This strategy aims to expand its business as a total solutions provider in robotics, covering both hardware and software.
Kim Hyo-eun, head of brand management at LG Electronics, stated, "We will support future generations in contributing to global problem-solving through innovation and a spirit of challenge. We aim to widely promote the value that differentiated technologies, such as robotics, can create for a better life and the future of our planet."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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