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Nvidia executive to visit LG Electronics robotics hub

Created at 17 Aug · 7:46 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Madison Huang, a senior director at Nvidia and daughter of CEO Jensen Huang, will visit LG Electronics' robotics hub in South Korea to discuss AI infrastructure and robotics partnerships. The meeting is expected to focus on humanoid robot development.

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2027year for next-gen humanoid robot unveiling

Who's Involved

Madison Huang
Senior director at Nvidia Corp. and daughter of CEO Jensen Huang
LG Electronics Inc.
South Korean tech giant developing robotics hub
Nvidia Corp.
Technology company specializing in AI infrastructure and robotics platforms
Koo Kwang-mo
Chairman of LG Group
Jensen Huang
CEO of Nvidia Corp.
Nvidia executive to visit LG Electronics robotics hub

↳ Why This Matters

The visit signifies deepening collaboration between Nvidia and LG Electronics in the rapidly advancing fields of AI and robotics, particularly in the development of humanoid robots, which could have significant implications for future automation and human-robot interaction.

Key facts

  • Nvidia senior director Madison Huang will visit LG Electronics' robotics hub on Tuesday.
  • The visit aims to deepen cooperation in AI infrastructure and robotics.
  • Talks will focus on the development of humanoid robots.
  • LG Electronics is building a data factory in Seoul for its robotics platform.
  • LG Electronics plans to unveil a next-generation humanoid robot in early 2027.
  • Madison Huang, a senior director at Nvidia Corp. and daughter of CEO Jensen Huang, is scheduled to visit LG Electronics Inc.'s robotics hub in South Korea later this week. The visit, planned for Tuesday, will include closed-door discussions with senior LG Electronics officials regarding partnerships in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and robotics.

    The meeting is expected to concentrate on robotics, with the talks taking place at LG Electronics' data factory currently under construction in southern Seoul. This facility is being developed by the South Korean tech giant as a crucial platform to enhance the capabilities of humanoid robots.

    Last week, LG Electronics announced its intention to unveil a next-generation humanoid robot capable of bipedal walking in the first quarter of 2027. This robot will be based on Nvidia's robotics platform. The company also confirmed signing a memorandum of understanding at Nvidia's headquarters in Santa Clara, California, with LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo and Jensen Huang in attendance.

    Frequently asked questions

    Madison Huang is a senior director at Nvidia Corp. and the daughter of CEO Jensen Huang.

    The visit is to hold talks with LG Electronics officials on partnerships in AI infrastructure and robotics, with a focus on humanoid robot development.

    The meeting is scheduled to occur at LG Electronics' data factory under construction in southern Seoul.

    LG Electronics plans to unveil the robot in the first quarter of 2027.

    What Happens Next

    01Madison Huang to visit LG Electronics' robotics hub on Tuesday.
    02LG Electronics to unveil next-generation humanoid robot in Q1 2027.

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    How It Developed

    Madison Huang, Nvidia senior director and daughter of CEO Jensen Huang, will visit LG Electronics' robotics hub.
    Huang plans to hold closed-door talks with LG Electronics officials.
    The discussions will focus on AI infrastructure and robotics cooperation.
    The meeting is set to take place at LG Electronics' data factory under construction in Seoul.
    LG Electronics is developing a next-generation humanoid robot based on Nvidia's platform.
    LG Electronics plans to unveil the humanoid robot in the first quarter of 2027.
    LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo and Jensen Huang attended an MOU signing at Nvidia's headquarters.

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    Nvidia executive to visit LG Electronics robotics hub on TuesdayYonhap News Agency

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