Samsung, LG seek robotics talent overseas as commercialization push grows

What happened: Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are expanding robotics operations through overseas recruitment. Samsung's Yokohama research subsidiary seeks robotics control engineers, while LG is hiring sales and engineering staff for North America. Key numbers: Samsung raised its stake in Rainbow Robotics to 35 percent in December 2024 and Why it matters: Samsung's postings target actuator control and tactile sensors for robotic hands, while LG builds a commercial base for robot components. LG's Lee Jae-mo said the company plans to expand into household humanoid robots around 2030.

Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are expanding robotics operations through overseas recruitment. Samsung's Yokohama research subsidiary seeks robotics control engineers, while LG is hiring sales and engineering staff for North America.

Samsung's postings target actuator control and tactile sensors for robotic hands, while LG builds a commercial base for robot components. LG's Lee Jae-mo said the company plans to expand into household humanoid robots around 2030.