Samsung SDI eyes robotics market with all-solid-state batteries

Samsung SDI said Monday that it has been seeking collaboration with multiple robotics companies looking to use its all-solid-state batteries, which are under development and set for mass production starting next year. The statement fueled speculation that Samsung SDI’s all-solid-state batteries could be used to power Hyundai Motor’s Atlas humanoid robot, given the partnership between the battery manufacturer and the carmaker. “Thanks to the application of physical artificial intelligence technology, the robotics market has grown rapidly and demand for all-solid-state batteries is increasing, considering the limited space for batteries in such devices and the need for high safety and power,” Park Jong-sun, head of Samsung SDI’s battery strategic marketing office, said at a conference call on the company’s earnings during the fourth quarter of last year. Samsung SDI’s quarterly operating loss from its battery business reached 338.5 billion won ($231 million). Despite the disappointing results, the company expressed confidence in a turnaround this year, citing its preparationWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times