South Korean electronics giant LG Electronics recently announced at CES 2025 that it will increase its investment in the development of humanoid robots, aiming for breakthroughs in this field using its AI model technology Q9. In recent years, LG has launched a series of service robots, such as the LG CLOi ServeBot and GuideBot, which primarily rely on wheeled mobility and possess limited flexibility and dexterity. LG Electronics CEO Kwon Bong-seok stated at the press conference that robots are the future of humanity.

At the 2025 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), LG Electronics officially launched a series of new artificial intelligence (AI) services aimed at enhancing convenience for consumers in their daily tasks at home, in cars, and in the office. LG Electronics CEO Cho Joo-wan stated at the press conference that the company's goal is to redefine people's living spaces, enabling AI to integrate into every aspect of daily life. Cho emphasized that LG's AI strategy is termed 'Friendly AI', which focuses on a human-centered design philosophy.

LG Electronics has announced a $10 million investment in the newly established Alpha Intelligence Fund by SBVA, aiming to promote the development of AI and deep technology startups. The fund has a total size of $130 million and is managed by SBVA, which was previously part of SoftBank Group's SoftBank Ventures and is now operating independently. LG's investment aims to share trends in innovative technology, enhance its own AI capabilities, and collaborate with high-growth potential startups in AI, deep technology, and robotics to explore future business opportunities. Through this move, LG...