Kia Corporation, primarily known as an automotive manufacturer, is expanding its role in the space industry through robotics and mobility solutions. Kia, in collaboration with Hyundai Motor, is developing lunar surface exploration mobility solutions, including rovers, leveraging their robotics and autonomous driving technologies. They are partnering with research institutes and companies like LG and Boston Dynamics to develop AI-integrated robotics, robot-specific batteries, and mobility platforms for both terrestrial and potential space applications. These initiatives signify Kia's ambition to contribute to future space exploration and mobility ecosystems.
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Kia Corporation will invest USD 20 million in Tenstorrent.
Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors formed a consortium on 2022-07-27 with six state-funded research institutes to explore lunar exploration mobility and core technologies.