Hyundai Motor Group is establishing an innovation hub to lead the development of robotics, AI, and hydrogen energy in Korea. The hub will be built on a 1,200-hectare site in Saemangeum, South Korea. The project aims to create a comprehensive industrial ecosystem where AI, hydrogen, and robotics converge.
["The Group's strategy focuses on consolidating and processing large-scale learning requirements across multiple technological domains through its high-capacity AI data center. This facility will serve as the essential infrastructure for implementing physical AI across autonomous driving and robotics. By 2027, the AI data center is expected to break ground, with completion targeted for 2029.", ["The robotics manufacturing cluster will be designed to translate the Group's manufacturing expertise and proven innovation capabilities into advanced production systems. The cluster will enable customer-tailored robotics and support the development of cutting-edge production systems. Construction on the cluster is slated to begin in 2028, with completion targeted for 2029.", ["Hyundai Motor Group plans to construct a 200 MW-class PEM electrolyzer plant to produce clean hydrogen at scale, establishing Korea's energy self-sufficiency and accelerating the nation's transition to a hydrogen economy. The facility will deliver over 1 GW of total capacity domestically, targeting a significant share of Korea's growing demand for renewable energy.", ["The Group's proprietary PEM electrolyzer technology has achieved over 90 percent localization, establishing Korea's technological independence and export capabilities in green hydrogen production. This milestone underscores the Group's commitment to promoting sustainable energy solutions.", ['To power these transformative initiatives, the Group will develop a gigawatt-scale of solar power capacity by 2035. The solar portfolio strategy includes a comprehensive approach to renewable energy generation, ensuring operational sustainability for the innovation hub.', ["The AI Hydrogen Smart City will integrate the Group's entire technological portfolio into a cohesive industrial ecosystem where AI, hydrogen, and robotics converge. The city will feature six critical elements through the D.E.S.I.G.N. framework, promoting sustainable urban development and innovative solutions.", ["The concentration of cutting-edge facilities will position the region as a global innovation hub, generating medium and long-term competitive advantages for Korea's industrial future. The investment is expected to create substantial economic benefits and promote balanced regional development.", ['Through its AI Robotics Strategy, the Group aims to lead the emerging Physical AI industry, combining world-class automotive manufacturing expertise with cutting-edge AI and hydrogen technologies. Strategic collaborations with industry leaders will drive innovation and sustainable growth in the years to come.']]]]]]]]
The Hyundai Motor Group's comprehensive approach to AI, robotics, and hydrogen energy will drive significant economic benefits and promote balanced regional development in Korea.
