SEOUL – Samsung Electronics said on July 21 that it will set up a robotics division reporting directly to the chief executive to accelerate its development and commercialisation, establishing the field as a major growth engine.
The South Korean conglomerate said the RX, or “Robotics eXperience”, division will oversee its mid-to-long-term robotics strategy, core technology development and business execution, while expanding research capabilities at home and overseas.
Executive vice-president Lee Dong-kun will head the Robotics Strategy Team, Samsung said in a statement.
Lee previously led robotics strategy at Hyundai Motor Group, including the direction of Boston Dynamics.
Samsung also said it plans to....
