# Hyundai and Kia future mobility and AI manufacturing > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hyundai-and-kia-future-mobility-development > Updated: 2026-10-25T23:51:33.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 10. Hyundai Motor Company and Kia are advancing their future mobility and electrification strategies through international presentations, supplier collaboration, and internal innovation programs. At the Aachen Colloquium 2026, Manfred Harer, President and Head of R&D, introduced an ‘xEV strategy’ utilizing a multi-pathway approach, including electric, hybrid, extended-range electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The companies emphasized AI-driven engineering via digital twins, virtual verification, and a ‘data flywheel’ to enhance analytical capabilities. Exhibits included hydrogen technologies such as PEM water electrolysis stacks and fuel cell systems. To strengthen their supply chain, the companies hosted the ‘2026 R&D Supplier Tech Day’ in Hwaseong, showcasing 42 new technologies from 37 partners. Awarded innovations included Daedong Door’s ‘Soft Opening Latch’ for noise reduction and Clarios Delco’s ‘hAGM’ next-generation battery technology. Furthering digital transformation, they unveiled ‘E-FOREST Polaris’, an AI agent platform designed to transition manufacturing into autonomous operations through a ‘Software-Defined Factory’ (SDF) model. Internal innovation remains a priority for Hyundai Mobis, which recently held the ‘2026 M-Files Festa & Invention Day’. The event highlighted employee-driven ideas, such as an augmented reality (AR) driving support system that visualizes vehicle speeds and a generative AI-based AR system for real-time traffic law guidance. Hyundai Mobis continues to expand its intellectual property, with eco-friendly and future technology patents accounting for approximately 44% of its recent filings. Additionally, the company is developing 13 types of domestic automotive system semiconductors to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers by 2029. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Hyundai Mobis showcases AR and AI driving technologies Hyundai Mobis recognized top employee innovations, including AR driving support and generative AI traffic law guidance, as part of its R&D and patent achievement celebration. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyundai-mobis-showcases-ar-and-ai-driving-technologies ### 2026-10-21: Hyundai Motor Group shares AI transformation experiences Hyundai Motor Group shared its AI transformation (AX) journey, emphasizing data integration, common platforms, and field trust to help other industries navigate digital transitions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyundai-motor-group-shares-ai-transformation-experiences ### 2026-10-21: Hyundai and Kia unveil AI-driven software-defined factory technologies Hyundai and Kia are transitioning to software-defined factories by integrating AI, robotics, and digital twins to enhance manufacturing flexibility and efficiency. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyundai-and-kia-unveil-ai-driven-software-defined-factory-technologies ### 2026-10-21: Hyundai Mobis accelerates domestic automotive semiconductor development Hyundai Mobis has launched the development of 13 domestic automotive semiconductors, targeting mass production integration in Hyundai and Kia vehicles by 2029 through a new industry-wide collaboration. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyundai-mobis-initiates-development-of-13-domestic-automotive-semiconductors ### 2026-10-21: Hyundai Motor and Kia launch in-car app development contest Hyundai Motor and Kia are hosting an app development contest for students and startups to create innovative in-car services using vehicle data and the Pleos Playground platform. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyundai-motor-and-kia-launch-in-car-app-development-contest ### 2026-10-19: Hyundai Motor and Kia showcase future mobility at 2026 Idea Festival Hyundai Motor and Kia hosted the 2026 Idea Festival, showcasing employee-developed mobility prototypes including smart glasses for the visually impaired and space-saving luggage solutions. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyundai-motor-and-kia-showcase-future-mobility-at-2026-idea-festival ### 2026-10-18: Hyundai Motor Company hosts Mobility Playground Season 2 Hyundai Motor Company hosted its ‘2026 Mobility Playground Season 2’ in Hwaseong, allowing 750 participants to experience high-performance driving and new technologies like the PLEOS infotainment system. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyundai-motor-and-kia-showcase-smart-factory-vision-at-tech-day ### 2026-10-18: Hyundai Motor and Kia unveil Polaris AI manufacturing platform Hyundai Motor and Kia have launched Polaris, an AI manufacturing platform designed to create autonomous factories by integrating production data, expert know-how, and virtual simulation technology. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyundai-motor-and-kia-unveil-polaris-ai-manufacturing-platform ### 2026-10-14: Hyundai Motor and Kia host 2026 R&D Supplier Tech Day Hyundai Motor and Kia hosted their 2026 R&D Tech Day, showcasing 42 new technologies from 37 suppliers to bolster future mobility competitiveness. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyundai-motor-and-kia-host-2026-rd-supplier-tech-day ### 2026-10-07: Hyundai and Kia unveil xEV and AI strategies at Aachen Colloquium Hyundai and Kia unveiled their xEV and AI-driven R&D strategies at the Aachen Colloquium in Germany, emphasizing a multi-technology approach including hydrogen and hybrid vehicles. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyundai-and-kia-unveil-xev-and-ai-strategies-at-aachen-colloquium --- Cite as: Hyundai and Kia future mobility and AI manufacturing. 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