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Physical AI — robots and intelligent systems embodied in physical form — is set to spread to small and medium-sized manufacturing sites, with more than 5 trillion won in investment planned through 2030, according to the claim under review.
The plan calls for over 5 trillion won to be funneled into physical AI adoption among smaller manufacturers by 2030. The initiative aims to bring AI-driven robotics and automation technology to factory floors that have traditionally lagged larger companies in adopting advanced manufacturing systems.
Physical AI refers to AI systems integrated into hardware such as robots, enabling machines to perceive, decide and act in real-world production environments. Expanding such technology to small and mid-sized enterprises is positioned as a way to address labor shortages and boost productivity across Korea's manufacturing base.
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