AI developer Upstage to provide on-device AI technology for LG Electronics' laptop

SEOUL -- South Korean artificial intelligence technology developer Upstage will cooperate with LG Electronics in on-device generative artificial intelligence solution that processes and computes information locally within the device, without relying on external cloud resources. Upstage aims to provide service for the conglomerate's signature ultra-lightweight laptop brand "LG Gram." An on-device software integrates AI functions into devices, removing the need for a s

February 6, 2024

POSCO adopts AI-based carbon emission monitoring solution 'OceanWise'

SEOUL -- South Korea's leading steel group POSCO has adopted "OceanWise," an artificial intelligence-based carbon emission monitoring solution created by HD Hyundai. The solution will be used to check the energy efficiency of POSCO's bulk carriers designed to deliver raw materials such as iron ore and coal to foreign countries. OceanWise also integrates big data and digital twin technology. A digital twin, which is a virtual clone of an object or an infrastructur

February 1, 2024

Naver provides Arabic translation through AI translation platform 'Papago'

SEOUL -- Papago, an artificial intelligence-based translation service created by South Korea's top portal site Naver, has incorporated Arabic in its range of supported languages. The web portal operator aims to upgrade its global capacity by adding one of the six most spoken languages in the world. Papago now provides automatic text translation services in 16 languages, including Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and French. Users can also record their voices in the

February 1, 2024

Bedding manufacturer Evezary partners with state research institute to develop sleep technology solutions

SEOUL -- South Korea's bedding manufacturer Evezary has partnered with a state technology institute to develop technologies against sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea. The two sides will set up a sleep research center and work on an artificial intelligence-based solution that assesses the quality of sleep. According to data released by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST), sleep plays a crucial role in expelling toxic substances from t

January 24, 2024

National hospital in Busan adopts three-armed surgical robot

SEOUL -- A national university hospital has adopted a three-armed robot that assists medical operations by inserting a surgical instrument into a patient's body. During the surgery, human doctors sit at a control desk and guide the robot while observing the process through a three-dimensional video. According to a statement released by Pusan National University Hospital (PNUH), the hospital is using the three-armed robot "Da Vinci SP" for operations. After creating a

January 23, 2024

Deepbrain AI releases AI memorial solution to recreate deceased parents into AI humans

SEOUL -- South Korea's artificial intelligence solution company DeepBrain AI has released an AI memorial solution "Rememory 2" to bring together sorrow-stricken children and their deceased parents. AI parents, recreated based on their photo and a 10-second-long voice recording, can communicate with family members in real-time. Rememory 2 is the upgraded version of "Rememory," an AI memorial service launched in June 2022. Rememory creates AI humans through t

January 22, 2024

Voltline adopts 3D spatial information platform 'Around' to develop flying passenger vehicle simulator

SEOUL -- South Korea's urban air mobility aircraft maker Voltline has adopted "Around," a three-dimensional spatial information platform created by Techtree Innovation, a domestic company specializing in geospatial visualization technology. Using Techtree's ultra-precision map platform, Voltline will develop a simulator to test the functions of flying passenger vehicles in virtual space. Urban air mobility (UAM) is a future ecosystem involving flying passenger ve

January 19, 2024

Samsung Electronics showcases real-time AI interpretation service for Galaxy S24 series

SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics has showcased a real-time interpretation service, based on generative artificial intelligence technique, for users of Galaxy S24, Samsung's latest phone scheduled for release on January 31, 2024. Galaxy S24's instant interpretation feature will help users communicate with other people regardless of their language barrier. The technology giant's upcoming Galaxy S24 series offers functions based on generative AI, a type of AI that can produ

January 18, 2024

Samsung Electronics to integrate Lunit's AI solutions into X-ray devices  

SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics will adopt "Lunit INSIGHT CXR," an artificial intelligence-based chest X-ray analysis solution developed by South Korea's medical artificial intelligence company Lunit. After integrating Lunit INSIGHT CXR into X-ray devices, the tech giant will export them to medical facilities in North America and Europe. The AI solution can compare and analyze X-rays and medical images to distinguish between patients with chest diseases and those who ar

January 16, 2024

[CES2024] S. Korean companies focus on AI-based smart vehicle platforms at CES 2024

SEOUL -- South Korean companies have presented a variety of technologies related to software-defined vehicles at the Consumer Electronics Show, the world's biggest annual electronics exhibition held in Las Vegas. Visitors could explore solutions for next-generation vehicles such as autonomous vehicle technologies and advanced driver assistance systems. A software-defined vehicle (SDV) is a futuristic car that consistently adapts to stay modern. New vehicle functions can be add

January 15, 2024