[MWC26] Samsung Electronics to Introduce AI into Manufacturing by 2030...Transitioning to Autonomous Factories

Samsung Electronics announced on the 1st that it will transform its domestic and overseas production plants into Artificial Intelligence (AI) autonomous factories by 2030. An AI autonomous factory is a facility where AI is applied across all manufacturing processes.

Samsung Electronics will introduce digital twin-based simulations throughout every stage, from material intake to production and shipping, and will strengthen data-driven analysis and pre-verification using quality, production, and logistics AI agents. Through these measures, the company aims to enhance quality and productivity across its global manufacturing bases.

Samsung Electronics announced on the 1st that it will transform its domestic and overseas production plants into 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) autonomous factories' by 2030. Samsung Electronics

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In addition, Samsung Electronics plans to expand the application of AI to environment and safety areas, enabling the early detection of risk factors and preventing accidents to raise safety standards in manufacturing sites.

The company will also apply the 'Agentic AI'-first implemented in the Galaxy S26 series-to the manufacturing sector. Agentic AI refers to artificial intelligence capable of independently planning and executing tasks to achieve objectives. Using AI agents, Samsung Electronics plans to advance intelligence in production, facilities, maintenance, and logistics across the board.

Samsung Electronics is also gradually introducing humanoid manufacturing robots throughout all stages of production. In the future, the company plans to integrate AI with various types of robots-including operating bots that manage production lines and facilities, logistics bots responsible for material transportation, and assembly bots that perform assembly processes-to realize advanced manufacturing sites. In particular, for facilities that are difficult for humans to operate in due to high temperatures or excessive noise, Samsung Electronics will implement digital twin-based environmental safety bots to further enhance workplace safety.

Youngsoo Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Manufacturing Technology Research Center at Samsung Electronics, stated, "The future of manufacturing innovation goes beyond simple automation; the key is to build autonomous manufacturing sites where AI understands and independently makes optimal decisions on the ground," adding, "We will become a central force for global manufacturing innovation by combining AI with our operations."

Meanwhile, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026-the world’s largest mobile exhibition, held in Barcelona, Spain, starting March 2 (local time)-Samsung Electronics will unveil its industrial AI application strategies and present its vision for manufacturing based on digital twins.

Additionally, during MWC26, at the SMBS (Samsung Mobile Business Summit), the company will announce its 'Strengthening Governance Strategy for Expanding AI Autonomy.' Samsung Electronics plans to embed safety mechanisms from the design stage, recognizing that as the scope of industrial AI expands, AI autonomy becomes increasingly central.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of SMBS, a closed event for major B2B customers and partners, where Samsung Electronics shares its B2B strategies and technological directions while exploring opportunities for collaboration and business growth.

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