Hyundai Motor, Kia's Robotics LAB and DEEPX Begin Commercialization for Next-Generation On-Device AI Robot Platform

Core Insights - DEEPX, in collaboration with Hyundai Motor and Kia's Robotics LAB, is launching a next-generation robot intelligence platform that has entered the commercial validation stage for real-world deployment, marking a significant step towards the commercialization of Physical AI [1] Group 1: Product Development - The DX-M1 NPU developed by DEEPX has been crucial for the robot development initiatives of Hyundai Motor and Kia's Robotics LAB since 2023, featuring sub-5W power consumption, high-performance inference, and low latency [1] - A new controller architecture was developed in 2024, integrating the DX-M1 with a dual wide- and narrow-angle ISP camera system and proprietary vision AI technology, enabling reliable robot operation in network-restricted environments [1] Group 2: Applications and Capabilities - The DX-M1 powers the LAB's facial recognition system, Facey, which has demonstrated capabilities in recipient authentication, user identification, and guided interaction through the DAL-e Delivery robot [1] - The next-generation robot intelligence platform will be showcased at major global industry events starting in December and publicly at CES 2026 in Las Vegas [1] Group 3: Future Collaboration - DEEPX plans to continue its collaboration with Hyundai Motor and Kia's Robotics LAB to accelerate the development and deployment of Physical AI systems across various sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, mobility, and smart-city applications [1]