KT·Hyundai Construction Equipment Join Forces for "5G Smart Logistics Innovation"

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] KT signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the 12th with Hyundai Construction Equipment for the "Joint Development and Commercialization of a 5G Smart Construction Equipment and Industrial Vehicle Platform."

Based on this agreement, KT and Hyundai Construction Equipment plan to collaborate on the development of technologies for unmanned forklifts, including ▲ a 5G-based remote control platform, ▲ AI voice control solutions, and ▲ A/S support through video and AR (Augmented Reality). In April last year, Hyundai Construction Equipment became the first in Korea to commercialize an unmanned forklift that recognizes the worksite environment and obstacles and autonomously drives along an optimal path. By utilizing KT's ICT infrastructure such as 5G and AI, it is expected that multiple unmanned forklifts can be operated and managed without delay.

Jeon Hong-beom, Vice President and Head of KT's AI/DX Convergence Business Division, said, "Through cooperation between the two companies, we expect to innovate manufacturing and logistics sites starting with industrial vehicles using 5G and AI," and added, "We will continue to promote the digital transformation of industries to contribute to the lives of the people and other industries through KT's ICT capabilities." Gong Ki-young, President of Hyundai Construction Equipment, stated, "We will lead the market by supplying comprehensive logistics solutions, not only for unmanned forklifts but also for control systems, charging facilities, warehouse management systems (WMS), and manufacturing execution systems (MES)."

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