South Korea's Tech Giants Move Beyond Chips Into Robotics and AI

Hyundai, LG, and Samsung are shifting focus from component supply to building complete AI and robotics systems. Hyundai's new MobED platform cuts motor power use by 70 percent. LG is packaging AI with factory automation. Samsung's 2016 acquisition of Harman signals deeper interest in autonomous systems. The strategy mirrors how PC makers once pivoted to servers as demand patterns changed.