LG and NVIDIA expand physical-AI collaboration into humanoid and factory robotics
LG and NVIDIA signed a strategic collaboration covering a new bipedal humanoid, factory robot validation and physical-AI data systems.
Evidence notes
- The bipedal reference robot will combine Jetson Thor, Isaac GR00T and Halos for Robotics with LG actuators, sensors and batteries, targeting a first-quarter 2027 unveiling.
- A wheeled LG CLOiD will enter LG Electronics' Tennessee washing-machine line during 2026 for a manufacturing proof of concept.
- LG CNS PhysicalWorks will support data collection, generation, training and validation for a physical-AI data factory.
Company context
Global consumer electronics and home appliance company developing robotics systems integrated with its smart home ecosystem. Its robotics efforts focus on service and home environments, combining physical systems with connected appliance infrastructure.