South Korea\u2019s LG is deepening its collaboration with U.S. chipmaker NVIDIA to develop humanoid robots, establish AI factory infrastructure, and build next-generation autonomous vehicle systems.<\/p>\n
The companies signed a memorandum of understanding at NVIDIA\u2019s headquarters in Santa Clara, California, on August 13.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Their plans include unveiling a bipedal humanoid in the first quarter of 2027 and completing an 80-MW AI factory in Cheonan, South Korea, by the first half of 2028.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs our discussions have moved fast, our tasks and goals in AI Factory and Physical AI have become clear. We will accelerate the spread of AI by building industry-leading references,\u201d said Kwang Mo Koo, Chairman and CEO of LG Corp.<\/p>\n
80-MW facility to advance physical AI<\/p>\n
LG plans to establish an initial AI factory<\/a> reference site powered by NVIDIA\u2019s Vera Rubin computing platform in the first half of 2027.\u00a0<\/p>\n The project will combine NVIDIA\u2019s DSX AI factory architecture with LG\u2019s expertise in power systems, thermal management, data center design, and operations.<\/p>\n Experience gained from the reference site will inform the construction of the larger 80-MW facility in Cheonan.\u00a0<\/p>\n Scheduled for completion during the first half of 2028, the AI factory will support the development of physical AI systems and robot foundation models.<\/p>\n LG intends to validate an end-to-end AI factory package covering design, construction, and operations.\u00a0<\/p>\n The company could then offer these turnkey infrastructure packages to global technology customers looking to build large-scale AI computing facilities.<\/p>\n Humanoid robot targets 2027 unveiling<\/p>\n Alongside the computing infrastructure, LG is developing a next-generation bipedal humanoid<\/a> powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor for onboard processing, reasoning, and motion control.\u00a0<\/p>\n It is being built using the Isaac GR00T humanoid foundation model and NVIDIA\u2019s Halos robotics safety system.<\/p>\n LG Electronics, LG Innotek, and LG Energy Solution will contribute technologies including actuators, sensors, and batteries. The robot is expected to make its first public appearance in the first quarter of 2027.<\/p>\n