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AI & Enterprise
Big tech steps up push into physical AI
Big tech companies are moving faster into so-called physical AI that applies AI in the real world, including robots, cars and drones, as they seek to secure an early lead in a market seen as smaller than chatbots for now but with high potential. Nvidia, AWS, SoftBank, Anthropic and Xpeng are among those expanding initiatives. South Korean companies and institutions are also stepping up projects, funding and partnerships, even as concerns persist about data shortages and reliability.
AI & Enterprise
SoftBank seeks to acquire majority stake in OpenAI-backed robot maker 1X Technologies
SoftBank is discussing a plan to acquire a majority stake in humanoid robot developer 1X Technologies, which has received investment from OpenAI, The Information reported on Aug. 26. The talks are proceeding on the basis of a $6 billion valuation, it said. Negotiations are ongoing and terms may change. 1X previously sought $1 billion at a $10 billion valuation but raised less than half.
Industry
Swappable vs integrated: Humanoid battery standards race intensifies
With 2026 seen as the first year of mass production for humanoids, robot battery supply methods are splitting into two camps: swappable packs and integrated high-energy-density batteries. Forecasts see global shipments rising sharply through 2035, but limited run time makes securing operating hours a key task. Kiwoom Securities says operating environments drive the choice. Korea’s top three battery makers are preparing options including all-solid-state and high-nickel chemistries as demand grows.