KT-Hyundai Robotics-Monthly Kitchen Join Hands for Shared Kitchen Innovation

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] KT has signed a business agreement with Monthly Kitchen and Hyundai Robotics to promote the 'Digital Transformation (DX) of Shared Kitchen Dining.'

According to KT on the 13th, through this business agreement, the three companies will ▲ jointly research and develop shared kitchen dining solutions ▲ collaborate on the development of robots dedicated to shared kitchens, pilot operation and introduction of dining DX services ▲ and concretize marketing cooperation for the successful establishment of dining DX. With this agreement, Hyundai Robotics and KT will link the robots jointly developed with Monthly Kitchen's dining management system to automate serving tasks and cooking. After pilot applications, they plan to expand this to Monthly Kitchen's shared kitchen 'Meonki' stores nationwide.

Kim Hyuk-gyun, CEO of Monthly Kitchen, stated, “Our main goal at Monthly Kitchen is to equip and consult on dining solutions that are most convenient and efficient for store owners residing in shared kitchens. We expect synergy effects through the cooperation among the three parties.” Yoon Dae-gyu, Executive Director of Hyundai Robotics, said, “Hyundai Robotics is preparing to launch a variety of product lineups that meet market demand. Through this business agreement, we will establish a successful business model in the F&B sector.”

Jeon Hong-beom, Head of KT AI/DX Convergence Business Division (Vice President), said, “We expect to promote innovative DX transformation of shared kitchens together with Monthly Kitchen, which is leading new changes in the dining industry, and Hyundai Robotics, a leading company in the robotics industry,” adding, “KT will continue to promote DX transformation in various fields, including the dining industry.”

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