Physical AI company RealWorld said on Sunday it signed an agreement with CJ Logistics to jointly develop and commercialise a logistics-focused robotics foundation model. The companies will combine RealWorld\'s RFM and physical AI software technology with CJ Logistics\' on-site logistics and operating infrastructure to develop an RFM solution for logistics processes. They plan to validate key functions and expand deployment in stages, aiming to commercialise logistics software-as-a-service.

Six months after autonomous trucks began hauling freight on South Korean expressways, the operational efficiency gains are still limited, the industry says. While highway driving is stabilising, duplicate staffing remains because safety personnel must still ride in the cab. Challenges also persist off the road, including terminal entry, docking for loading and unloading, and clarifying liability when accidents occur. Companies are accelerating commercial plans despite calls for faster regulatory and procedural fixes.