Development of Physical AI and Industrial Robots
Recently, physical AI has gained attention beyond generative AI. Physical AI holds the potential to automate tasks that are difficult for humans to perform in industrial sites and daily environments. Global tech companies are competing and accelerating the development of related technologies.
According to a report by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the number of industrial robot installations worldwide exceeded 5 million by 2025, with China leading market growth by accounting for 59%. Humanoid robots still represent a small share, but their presence is expected to expand gradually with advancements in robot AI models.
External Storage Device Cables and Data Transfer Speeds
It is common to use smartphone charging cables for external SSDs or hard drives, which rarely causes device damage but can lead to speed degradation. Using genuine cables that support the USB 3.2 Gen2 standard allows for fast data transfers up to 10Gbps.
Charging cables mainly support the USB 2.0 standard, which may prevent external SSDs from performing at their original capacity. Therefore, users who frequently transfer large files are recommended to purchase high-speed data transfer cables.
Innovation in Startups and Platform Technology
Kizling developed a platform where children can safely create and share content, winning the CES 2026 Innovation Award. By enabling children to participate directly in content creation, it contributes to fostering social skills, confidence, and teamwork.
Delivery Lab presents a verifiable growth model through its food ingredient distribution platform, OrderHero. It focuses on customer repurchase rates and operational efficiency by location as core competitive advantages, pursuing logistics optimization and service quality improvement simultaneously.
Robot Software Ecosystem and Global Expansion
Quttion is developing the robot middleware platform ‘Pionoid’ to solve the fragmented robot software issues by manufacturer. They create various robot applications directly, accumulate field data, and aim for a beta release in 2027 and official opening in 2028.
Focusing on robots in the F&B sector such as barista robots, they are promoting domestic and international market entry. With support from SBA, they are expanding participation in overseas exhibitions and global partnerships.
Cybersecurity and Policy Trends
Amendments to the Information and Communications Network Act strengthen security responsibilities and certification standards, including appointing Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) at executive levels and introducing enhanced authentication. Cybersecurity accountability in the public sector is also increasing, with clarified agency head responsibilities and stricter disciplinary criteria planned.
The three major telecom companies and the Personal Information Protection Commission announced a joint declaration to build AI and digital trust, cooperating on AI special regulations and personal data protection technologies. Google unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, a cybersecurity-specialized AI model that significantly improves vulnerability detection and patching capabilities.
IT Technology Trends Checklist
- Physical AI contributes to automation in industrial and daily environments
- Continuous increase in industrial robot installations, led by China
- USB 3.2 Gen2 standard cables recommended for external SSDs
- Kizling wins CES Innovation Award with children’s content platform
- Delivery Lab verifies growth through repurchase rates and logistics efficiency
- Quttion builds robot software ecosystem and expands globally
- Information and Communications Network Act amendments strengthen security responsibilities
- Three telecom companies jointly declare cooperation on personal data protection and AI trust
- Google Gemini 4 Argon released as a cybersecurity AI model
- Startup Tinaps develops AI decision-making trust infrastructure
FAQ
1. What is Physical AI?
Physical AI refers to artificial intelligence in physical forms such as robots, automating various tasks in industrial sites and daily environments.
2. Can I use a smartphone charging cable for an external SSD?
While the risk of device damage is low, data transfer speeds can be significantly reduced, so using a USB 3.2 Gen2 standard cable is recommended.
3. What are the main features of the Kizling platform?
It is a content platform that supports children in safely creating and sharing content, fostering participation and teamwork.
4. What is the goal of Quttion’s Pionoid platform?
Its goal is to build a robot software ecosystem that provides compatibility to use the same applications across various manufacturers’ robots.
5. What are the recent changes in cybersecurity policies?
Security responsibilities and certification standards are being strengthened through executive-level CISO appointments, enhanced authentication introduction, and clarified agency head accountability.
References
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