[MWC26] Samsung Electronics to Introduce AI into Manufacturing by 2030...Transitioning to Autonomous Factories

AI-Based Transformation of Global Production Plants by 2030
Digital Twin Integration Across All Processes from Warehousing to Shipment
"Agentic AI" Technology to Be Applied in Manufacturing Operations
Industrial AI Strategies to Be Announced at MWC26

Samsung Electronics announced on March 1 that it will transform its domestic and overseas production plants into Artificial Intelligence (AI) Autonomous Factories by 2030. An AI Autonomous Factory is a facility in which every manufacturing process incorporates AI technology.

Samsung Electronics plans to introduce simulation based on digital twins across all processes, from material warehousing to production and shipment. The company will strengthen data-driven analysis and advance verification by utilizing quality, production, and logistics AI agents. Through this, Samsung Electronics aims to enhance quality and productivity across its global production bases.

Samsung Electronics announced on the 1st that it will transform its domestic and overseas production plants into 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) autonomous factories' by 2030. Samsung Electronics

Furthermore, the application of AI will be expanded to environmental and safety sectors, enabling the early detection of risks at production sites and the prevention of accidents, thereby raising safety standards in manufacturing environments.

Samsung Electronics will also apply "Agentic AI," first introduced in the Galaxy S26 Series, to the manufacturing sector. Agentic AI refers to artificial intelligence capable of autonomously planning and executing actions to achieve specific goals. By deploying AI agents, Samsung Electronics intends to bring intelligence to all areas of production, equipment, maintenance, and logistics.

The company is progressively introducing humanoid manufacturing robots throughout every stage of production. In the future, Samsung Electronics plans to integrate various types of robots with AI-including operating robots that manage production lines and equipment, logistics robots that handle material transport, and assembly robots responsible for assembly processes-to create intelligent manufacturing environments. In particular, for facilities where human work is difficult due to high temperatures or excessive noise, digital twin-based environmental safety robots will be deployed to strengthen workplace safety.

Youngsoo Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of the Manufacturing Technology Center at Samsung Electronics, stated, "The future of manufacturing innovation goes beyond simple automation-the key is building autonomous manufacturing sites where AI understands the field and independently implements optimal decisions. We will establish ourselves as a global leader in manufacturing innovation powered by AI."

Meanwhile, starting March 2 (local time), Samsung Electronics will unveil its industrial AI strategies and present its digital twin-based manufacturing vision at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, the world’s largest mobile exhibition, held in Barcelona, Spain.

During MWC26, Samsung Electronics will also announce its "Strategy for Strengthening Governance Amid Expanding AI Autonomy" at the Samsung Mobile Business Summit (SMBS). As the scope of industrial AI applications widens and AI autonomy becomes central, the company plans to embed safety mechanisms from the initial design phase.

Marking its 10th anniversary this year, SMBS is a private event where Samsung Electronics shares its B2B strategies and technological direction with key business-to-business (B2B) clients and partners, exploring opportunities for collaboration and new business ventures.

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