DEEPX and Hyundai Motor Group’s Robotics LAB have entered a strategic collaboration to jointly develop a next‑generation Physical AI computing platform. Specifically, the platform is designed for advanced robotics, signaling a major step toward real‑time, on‑device generative AI for intelligent machines.

The partnership focuses on co‑developing an AI computing architecture capable of running large‑scale generative AI models directly within robotic systems. Instead of operating as a traditional technology handoff, the collaboration positions both companies as co‑architects of core computing infrastructure for the next wave of robotics platforms.

Stable, Efficient Robotics With Advanced AI

As robotics intelligence evolves, the industry is increasingly shifting toward Vision‑Language‑Action (VLA) and Vision‑Language Model (VLM) technologies. For that reason, these approaches allow robots to visually perceive environments, understand natural language commands, and execute autonomous actions. Accordingly, these capabilities are fundamental to transitioning robots from automated tools into intelligent systems that can see, understand, and act independently.

To support this transformation, DEEPX and Hyundai Motor Group Robotics LAB will collaborate across four key areas: ultra‑low‑power AI semiconductor architecture; AI computing hardware systems for robotics; a Physical AI software stack; and robotics application AI libraries. Together, these components aim to enable stable and efficient deployment of advanced AI functionality in real‑world robotic environments.

At the center of the initiative is DEEPX’s next‑generation DX‑M2 chip, a Physical GenAI semiconductor engineered to run large‑scale AI models under ultra‑low‑power constraints. Moreover, the platform is designed to enable on‑device AI inference across robotics, autonomous mobile systems, and industrial automation without reliance on external computing infrastructure.

The collaboration also builds on an existing relationship. DEEPX and Hyundai Motor Group Robotics LAB have been jointly developing low‑power “edge brain” technology for robotics over the past three years, laying the foundation for the current effort.

Essential Infrastructure

Commenting on the partnership, DEEPX CEO Lokwon Kim noted that the AI industry is rapidly transitioning from data‑center‑centric models to a Physical AI era, where ultra‑low‑power computing becomes essential infrastructure for real‑world systems. He emphasized DEEPX’s goal of becoming a global leader in Physical AI computing platforms for robotics and industrial applications.

Meanwhile, Dong Jin Hyun, Vice President, Head of Robotics LAB, Hyundai Motor Group said the company’s goal is to create robots that can naturally coexist with humans and this can only happen by building a core technology ecosystem with partners.

21 April 2026