# South Korean automotive AI and robotics transition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-automotive-ai-and-robotics-transition > Updated: 2026-09-07T02:12:54.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. South Korea is advancing the integration of artificial intelligence and robotics within its automotive manufacturing sector through both corporate and regional initiatives. Hyundai Motor and Kia established an ‘AI Specialized Joint Training Center’ in Gyeongju to assist small and medium-sized suppliers in transitioning toward digital transformation. The program focuses on training employees in generative AI, vision inspection, and big data analysis to help traditional component manufacturers adapt to electric and software-defined vehicles. Concurrently, the cities of Ulsan and Gwangju have entered a partnership to implement a manufacturing AI transition project. Scheduled between 2027 and 2031, this 58 billion won initiative aims to integrate humanoid and autonomous mobile robots into production lines. The collaboration seeks to establish demonstration centers for digital twin verification and field testing, serving as a foundation for a larger, 1 trillion won manufacturing innovation project. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Ulsan and Gwangju partner on automotive AI and robotics transition Ulsan and Gwangju will invest 58 billion won through 2031 to implement AI and humanoid robots in automotive manufacturing, aiming to transition toward advanced AI-based smart factories. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ulsan-and-gwangju-partner-on-automotive-ai-and-robotics-transition ### 2026-08-27: Hyundai Motor and Kia launch AI training center for suppliers Hyundai Motor and Kia have opened an AI Specialized Joint Training Center in Gyeongju to help automotive suppliers transition to AI-driven manufacturing and future mobility technologies. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyundai-motor-and-kia-launch-ai-training-center-for-suppliers --- Cite as: South Korean automotive AI and robotics transition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-automotive-ai-and-robotics-transition