President Lee Inspects Hyundai Motor Group's Advanced Technologies
Shows Great Interest in Autonomous Robot 'MobED'
On the 27th, President Lee Jae-myung mentioned that Hyundai Motor Group had donated unmanned firefighting robots to the National Fire Agency, expressing his gratitude by saying, "Thank you for actively supporting the field where the lives and safety of our people are protected with advanced technology."
Deputy Spokesperson Ahn Gwi-ryeong from the Office of the President stated in a written briefing that President Lee made these remarks while inspecting Hyundai Motor Group's robots at the Gunsan Saemangeum Convention Center in Jeonbuk. In response, Chung Eui-sun, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, replied, "This is something a company ought to do," and added, "We will continue to improve and advance the performance of unmanned firefighting robots by reflecting field needs in the future."
President Lee Jae-myung shakes hands with Chung Euisun, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, after a commemorative photo at the Saemangeum Robot, Hydrogen, and AI City Investment Agreement Ceremony held on the 27th at the Gunsan Saemangeum Convention Center in Jeonbuk. Photo by Yonhap News Agency
Prior to attending the Saemangeum Robot, Hydrogen, and AI City Investment Agreement Ceremony, President Lee toured the exhibition prepared by Hyundai Motor Group, accompanied by Chairman Chung Eui-sun and ministers from related departments. President Lee looked around at humanoid robots, autonomous robots, guide robots, and logistics robots, listening to briefings about their development status and commercialization plans. Deputy Spokesperson Ahn reported that President Lee showed particular interest in the autonomous wheel robot MobED, which can move without restrictions on slopes.
Choi Rigun, Executive Director at Hyundai Motor Group, explained, "MobED operates with four wheels that are each driven independently, allowing it to travel stably on uneven terrain and slopes. It can be used not only for general delivery, but also for medical and care services, disaster response, and a variety of other purposes, so it is expected to be widely applied throughout the Hydrogen AI City."
President Lee also examined the AI Hydrogen City diorama and inquired about how hydrogen produced by renewable energy is utilized throughout the city, as well as the efficiency and economic viability of the energy transition process.
Kim Changhwan, Vice President of Hyundai Motor Group, responded, "Clean hydrogen produced from water electrolysis facilities based on renewable energy is used as an energy source throughout the city, including in mobility, industry, and buildings. This is a future-oriented model that combines AI and robotics technologies to optimize urban operations in real time."
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