Physical AI-based autonomous driving startup Wearable AI (whereable.ai, CEO Baek Du-san) announced on the 18th that it won two innovation awards in the 'Smart Communities' and 'Accessibility & Longevity' categories at the CES 2026 Innovation Awards for its autonomous indoor shuttle 'linq'.
LINQ is an autonomous shuttle that supports passenger movement in large indoor spaces such as airports, resorts, and shopping malls. It utilizes World Model-based end-to-end autonomous driving technology, enabling it to navigate without a high-precision map. Destination selection is via touch and voice (VLM), and its four-wheel independent drive and steering system enables it to turn in place and move sideways, demonstrating high maneuverability even in tight spaces.
Additionally, it provides a control system for multi-vehicle operations, enabling efficient management through real-time monitoring, remote control, and operational statistics management. Currently, ten autonomous transport vehicles are operating on the dedicated road at Incheon International Airport Terminal 2, and Wearable AI is developing its own commercial version of linq, aiming for release in the first half of 2026.
Wearable AI plans to expand its business to special-purpose environments such as global airports, shopping malls, resorts, and military facilities, and plans to use this CES Innovation Award win as a catalyst for commercialization and sales performance.
Baekdusan CEO said, “Winning the CES 2026 Innovation Award is a recognition of linq’s marketability and competitiveness,” and added, “This will be the first step toward becoming an autonomous driving startup that can advance into the global airport market.”
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