Nvidia and LG Deepen Ties on Humanoid Robots and AI Data Centres Amid Jensen Huang’s Seoul Push
Nvidia and LG Deepen Ties on Humanoid Robots and AI Data Centres Amid Jensen Huang’s Seoul Push
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced on 8 June an expanded partnership with South Korea’s LG Group spanning humanoid robotics, AI infrastructure and next-generation data centres — the most prominent deal in a sweep of Korean technology alliances unveiled during Huang’s Seoul visit.
Robotics: From Simulation to Factory Floor
The partnership centres on integrating Nvidia’s full-stack AI platform with LG’s engineering capabilities across manufacturing, consumer electronics and smart systems. Huang framed the scope broadly: “We are working with them in motor technology as well as mechanical systems so that we can bring together humanoid robotics and the future of robotics.”
LG Electronics will deploy Nvidia’s Isaac simulation framework to develop and test robots in virtual environments before real-world deployment. Both companies are also exploring humanoid and modular robots built on Nvidia’s AI models for complex task execution.
LG has already embedded Nvidia chipsets into its CLOi home robot, which runs on the Jetson Thor platform — unveiled at CES 2026. The company also uses Nvidia’s Omniverse tool to build digital twins of factory environments. LG plans to begin large-scale production of actuators — the mechanical components enabling robot joint movement — before year’s end.
Data Centres: Architecture, Cooling and Power
On infrastructure, Huang stated directly: “We’re also working with LG in architecting the future data centres.” The collaboration covers computing architecture, cooling systems and power delivery design.
LG Uplus and LG CNS plan to build AI data centres using Nvidia’s DSX design framework. LG Energy Solution is in discussions to develop 800-volt power systems to support these facilities — a technical specification reflecting the energy demands of large-scale GPU clusters.
To underpin its AI expansion, LG Group has ordered 10,000 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs, the largest GPU procurement in the conglomerate’s history.
A Multi-Affiliate Mobilisation
The deal draws in multiple LG subsidiaries. LG Innotek is expected to supply robotics components, while LG CNS will integrate Nvidia technology into industrial applications across manufacturing and logistics. Analysts note that combining Nvidia’s software stack with LG’s hardware base could reduce data centre operating costs and improve autonomous robotic efficiency through more effective resource distribution.
Part of a Broader Korean Offensive
The LG deal is one of several Nvidia announced during Huang’s Seoul trip. SK Hynix signed a multi-year agreement to develop advanced memory for global AI data centres. SK Telecom committed to building a gigawatt-scale AI cloud in South Korea, with the first facility expected online in 2027. Internet giant Naver and conglomerate Doosan also agreed to use Nvidia technology for AI data centre construction.
Huang separately met Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung, deepening cooperation across autonomous mobility, robotics and AI-powered manufacturing. He described Hyundai’s planned AI data centre in Saemangeum as an “AI Valley” — a deliberate echo of California’s Silicon Valley.
South Korea’s technology ministry, meanwhile, announced plans to procure 9,704 GPUs for a state AI project valued at 2.08 trillion won in 2026, including 2,016 of Nvidia’s next-generation Vera Rubin GPUs. Financial terms for the private-sector deals were not disclosed.
