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Hyundai and Kia Unveil AI Welding Tech
Hyundai and Kia show AI robots welding 1,700 points per vehicle with virtual validation.
In brief
Hyundai and Kia show AI robots welding 1,700 points per vehicle with virtual validation. Hyundai and Kia will use AI robots to weld 1,700 points per vehicle and apply virtual validation technology starting next year. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
E-Forest Tech Day 2026
Hyundai and Kia will host a three-day event from Oct 19 to 21 at their Uiwang Research Institute.
AI Welding Technology
AI robots will set up to 1,700 welding paths per vehicle body and correct errors automatically.
Virtual Validation
Digital twin technology checks equipment and work environments in virtual space before real production.
Sim-to-Real Technology
Nvidia GPUs and Isaac Sim transfer virtual learning to actual equipment for faster production.
Robot Hands for Parts
Robot hands handle rubber parts and wire loops with tactile sensors and vision models.
SDF Conversion
Hyundai and Kia will convert South Korean production lines to software-defined factories starting next year.
Choi Young-tae's Vision
Choi Young-tae says factories will operate flexibly and sustainably through data and ai.
Industry Impact
Virtual validation and ai learning reduce line stoppages and improve cost competitiveness globally.
The short version
Hyundai and Kia will use AI robots to weld 1,700 points per vehicle and apply virtual validation technology starting next year.
