Govt. to foster sensor, actuator, humanoid battery industries

What happened: South Korea's finance ministry said the country will add the sensor, actuator and humanoid battery industries to its 15 flagship projects under the Ultra-Innovative Economy Initiative. Why it matters: The ministry said the addition reflects the emergence of physical AI, which it called a key field that will determine the competitiveness of future industries, and said the government will strengthen support for strategic advanced materials and components. Key numbers: 15 existing flagship projects; 3 industries added.

South Korea's finance ministry said the country will add the sensor, actuator and humanoid battery industries to its 15 flagship projects under the Ultra-Innovative Economy Initiative.

The ministry said the addition reflects the emergence of physical AI, which it called a key field that will determine the competitiveness of future industries, and said the government will strengthen support for strategic advanced materials and components. Key numbers: 15 existing flagship projects; 3 industries added.