Nvidia CEO sees robotics as next major sector in South Korea

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has pinpointed robotics as the next significant sector for investment and growth in South Korea. Arriving in Gimpo from Taiwan on Friday, Huang expressed his optimism about the country's potential during a press briefing.

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Korea has many sectors to invest in. Robotics is going to be the next major sector here in Korea.

"Korea has many sectors to invest in. Robotics is going to be the next major sector here in Korea," Huang stated. His visit includes scheduled meetings with leading South Korean companies such as Hyundai, LG, SK, Samsung, and Naver. Huang hinted at bringing "a lot of business" and "some surprises" for Korea during his trip.

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Did I bring any gifts for Korea? I brought a lot of business for Korea. I have some surprises.

Nvidia intends to collaborate with Korean manufacturing companies, leveraging South Korea's position as a global manufacturing hub. Huang emphasized the application of Nvidia's robotics and AI technologies within the industry. He specifically noted the increasing role of robotics and AI in semiconductor manufacturing, presenting a significant opportunity for partnership with Korean semiconductor firms.

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Because Korea is a manufacturing centre of the world, we can apply the robotics technology, the physical AI technology that we invent here for the industry.

Huang's remarks underscore the growing importance of AI and automation in global manufacturing and highlight South Korea's strategic position in these advanced technological fields. The potential collaborations could drive innovation and enhance the competitiveness of both Nvidia and its Korean partners.

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The manufacturing of semiconductors will become increasingly robotics and increasingly AI driven in the future, and so we have a great opportunity to partner with the semiconductor companies here as well.