LG Innotek gears up for imminent robot parts production
LG Innotek CEO Moon Hyuk-soo said Monday that the company is preparing for mass production of components for humanoid robots set to launch next year. He also hinted at an imminent partnership announcement with a major industry player.
Speaking to a group of local reporters following LG Innotek's 49th annual general meeting in Seoul, Moon said, 'We are in discussions with a significant number of companies regarding camera solutions and we are also developing essential components such as hands and joint motors.'
Although initial production volumes this year may not be substantial, Moon projected a tenfold increase from 2027 with significant increases each year from then on.
His remarks echoed his announcement at CES 2025 in Las Vegas in January, where he mentioned that LG Innotek was collaborating with a 'well-known' humanoid robotics firm and promised to disclose further details upon achieving meaningful milestones.
Industry sources suggest that the electronics parts maker is working with more than half of the 14 humanoid robot firms featured in Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's CES keynote. These companies include Boston Dynamics, Agility Robotics, Figure, Neura Robotics and Sanctuary AI.
Despite potential tariff risks under US President Donald Trump's administration and a temporary slowdown in the electric vehicle market, LG Innotek remains committed to expanding its Mexico operations.
The company's existing Mexican facility manufactures motors, sensors and automotive camera modules. The new plant, currently under construction, will bolster production capacity for camera modules and lighting solutions, crucial for the automotive sector.
Moon clarified that tariffs on LG Innotek's Mexico-produced goods are absorbed by customers rather than the company itself. However, he acknowledged concerns about potential cost transfers, saying, 'We are actively discussing ways to optimize our global production sites to minimize any adverse impact.'
The expanded Mexico plant is set for completion in July, with mass production commencing in October.
Meanwhile, at the annual general meeting, shareholders approved all four agenda items, including financial statement approval, director and audit committee member appointments, and executive compensation limits.
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