Samsung targets physical AI as Lee Jae-yong leads robotics push

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong marked his fourth anniversary as chairman on October 27, 2026, by visiting a robotics research center, where he reviewed humanoid robot technology and preparations for commercialization, instead of holding a commemorative event. As Samsung integrates its research organizations and plans manufacturing-floor applications, robotics is emerging as a key pillar of its physical AI strategy.