Hyundai Mobis Seeks Robotics and Physical AI Alliances at Silicon Valley Event
~400
more than double
5th
What Happened
Hyundai Mobis held the '5th Mobis Mobility Day' in Sunnyvale, California on May 18, 2026. The event, themed on robotics and physical AI, attracted approximately 400 participants, more than double last year's attendance. Representatives from local startups, global automakers, and investment firms attended to discuss mid-to long-term business strategies and collaboration opportunities.
~400
more than double last year's turnout
- Autonomous driving
- Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs)
- Electrification
- Robotics and physical AI
Why this matters
The event marks Hyundai Mobis's expansion beyond traditional mobility into robotics and AI, aiming to build a global auto component ecosystem and secure early access to cutting-edge technology.
Terms in This Story
- Physical AI
- Artificial intelligence that interacts with the physical world, used in robotics and autonomous systems.
- SDV
- Software-Defined Vehicle; a vehicle whose features and functions are primarily controlled by software rather than hardware.
- Open innovation
- A business model that encourages collaboration with external partners to accelerate internal innovation.
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