Krafton (CEO Kim Chang-han) announced on the 13th that it has begun strategic cooperation with Hanwha Aerospace in the field of Physical AI technology. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today that includes joint technology research and development and the establishment of a joint venture (JV). This collaboration will be pursued by combining Krafton's AI research and software development capabilities with Hanwha Group's infrastructure based on the defense industry and manufacturing sectors.
Krafton’s data operations experience and virtual environment-based simulation technology will play a key role in the physical AI training and verification process. Through this, the development of technologies capable of operating in real-world environments and field demonstrations will proceed in stages. Under the agreement, the two companies will carry out joint research and development of core technologies, review of demonstration and application scenarios, and establish technology and operational systems. Furthermore, through the establishment of a joint venture, they will rapidly commercialize development results and strengthen a mid-to-long-term cooperation framework.
In addition, Krafton is participating as an investor in a fund established by Hanwha Asset Management for the AI, robotics, and defense industries, and plans to discover promising technologies and companies through the $1 billion fund and expand opportunities for joint development and commercialization.
Krafton CEO Kim Chang-han stated, “We will accelerate the development of technologies applicable in real-world environments by combining our AI technology and software capabilities with Hanwha’s field-based technologies,” adding, “Through the JV, we will commercialize the results of our joint development and foster the company into a global defense technology enterprise.” Hanwha Aerospace CEO Son Jae-il remarked, “Through our collaboration with Krafton, we will lead the standards for physical AI and future defense technology.”
Krafton is continuing its research on physical AI based on its core AI technologies and experience accumulated in the game industry. Last year, it established a research subsidiary called 'Ludo Robotics' in the United States, and in February of this year, it also established a Korean subsidiary to continue its related technology strategies and research. This collaboration with Hanwha is expected to serve as a strategic axis for simultaneously pursuing research, demonstration, and commercialization.
This collaboration reflects the industry's interest in strengthening domestic and international technological competitiveness in physical AI and the defense industry.
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