Jensen Huang, chief executive officer (CEO) of Nvidia, pointed to physical AI as the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and foretold a mobility big bang with Hyundai Motor Group. He plans to strengthen the 'physical AI alliance' to improve robotics and autonomous driving technologies and to create manufacturing innovation.
CEO Huang stated at the Hyundai Motor Group headquarters in Yangjae-dong, Seoul, on the 8th, “Hyundai Motor Group is the world's best manufacturing and mega-mobility enterprise,” and added, “Nvidia and Hyundai Motor Group will change the future of mobility and robotics.”
He subsequently emphasized, “Now is Hyundai's time, and AI plans to go out into the world to perform valuable and productive work for people,” and “By combining Hyundai Motor Group's mobility expertise, we will change the future of robotics first.”
Regarding Chair Chung, Huang expressed anticipation for future cooperation, saying, “He is a good partner who has built a great company,” and “It is a tremendous honor to be a good friend and partner (with Chair Chung).”
CEO Huang arrived at the Hyundai Motor Group office building on this day wearing his trademark black leather jacket. Chung, Chang Jae-hoon, vice chair of Hyundai Motor Group, and Park Min-woo, president of Advanced Vehicle Platform (AVP) at Hyundai Motor Group, among others, welcomed Huang.
Many employees gathered at the entrance of the office building to cheer, requesting photos and signatures. One employee even presented Huang with Birac Shikhye (sweet rice drink). Huang responded by taking commemorative photos and selfies with the employees alongside Chung.
Moving from the East Wing to the West Wing, Huang looked around major robots and technologies, such as Hyundai Motor Group's humanoid robot Atlas and the four-legged security robot Spot. Employees gathered throughout the office building welcomed him with cheers, and Huang repeatedly exclaimed “Beautiful” and “Amazing” while examining the exhibits.
