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Hyundai and Kia future mobility and AI manufacturing

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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, ~~the companies~~ 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, while emphasizing~~ vehicles. The companies emphasized AI-driven engineering via digital ~~twins~~ twins, virtual verification, and a ‘data ~~flywheel’.~~ 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 ~~their~~ digital transformation, they unveiled ‘E-FOREST Polaris’, an AI agent platform designed to transition manufacturing into autonomous ~~operations. This includes a collaboration with NVIDIA to develop ‘Virtual Commissioning’ technology to support the long-term goal of~~ operations through a ‘Software-Defined Factory’ (SDF). Building on these digital goals, the companies presented approximately 200 new technologies at the E-Forest Tech Day 2026 in South Korea. These advancements focus on the transition toward Software-Defined Factories by integrating artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital simulations. Key developments include the use of digital twins to simulate production changes without halting operations, and physical AI that utilizes cameras and sensors (SDF) model. Internal innovation remains a priority for ~~tasks~~ Hyundai Mobis, which recently held the ‘2026 M-Files Festa & Invention Day’. The event highlighted employee-driven ideas, such as ~~automated exterior inspections via camera tunnels. Additionally, AI agents are being developed to assist employees by interpreting industrial data~~ an augmented reality (AR) driving support system that visualizes vehicle speeds and ~~generating operating manuals to expedite troubleshooting. To bolster supply chain independence,~~ a generative AI-based AR system for real-time traffic law guidance. Hyundai Mobis ~~has initiated the development~~ 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 ~~in collaboration with 53 South Korean companies and institutions. This initiative aims~~ to reduce reliance on foreign ~~suppliers, with a goal of integrating these chips into mass-produced vehicles~~ suppliers by 2029.

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