LG Chairman Pursues Silicon Valley Partnerships to Accelerate AI and Robotics
LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo met with executives from Palantir Technologies and Skild AI this week to lock in strategic partnerships and refine the conglomerate's artificial intelligence strategy. The Silicon Valley tour signals LG's intent to move faster on AI transformation and physical robotics deployment across its industrial operations.
Koo discussed Palantir's Ontology platform-a data integration system designed for real-time simulation and AI-driven decision-making-with CEO Alex Karp. The conversation focused on manufacturing use cases where Palantir has optimized production processes and operational efficiency in sectors including finance and logistics.
LG executives reviewed how those capabilities could translate into factory and supply-chain improvements across LG affiliates. The company sees potential in applying Palantir's data systems to its own industrial network.
Humanoid Robots Move Into Focus
Koo also visited Skild AI's office to observe a humanoid robot demonstration powered by the company's robotic foundation models. Skild AI, founded by Carnegie Mellon University professors, has attracted investments from SoftBank and Nvidia.
LG CNS signed a strategic partnership with Skild AI last year and made an equity investment. The plan is to develop industrial humanoid robots using Skild AI's foundation models, fine-tuned with data from LG's manufacturing and logistics operations.
LG has already deployed autonomous mobile robots in hospitality logistics. The new partnership signals a shift toward humanoid platforms that can handle tasks conventional machines struggle with. LG Innotek is also exploring parts supply collaboration with Skild AI.
Venture Capital Strategy Reassessed
Koo met with executives at LG Technology Ventures, the group's corporate venture capital arm, to discuss portfolio strategy and investment priorities in the U.S. market. He emphasized the need for proactive investment as AI reshapes business competition.
The venture unit manages an $890 million fund backed by seven LG affiliates and has invested roughly $420 million across about 90 startups globally, including operations in Silicon Valley, Canada, and Israel.
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