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Arthur I. Cyr
  • CES 2026: PlayStation on Honda self-driving EVs to be possible on U.S. roads by late 2026
    CES 2026: PlayStation on Honda self-driving EVs to be possible on U.S. roads by late 2026 LAS VEGAS, January 05 (AJP) - Imagine cruising down the highway while battling mythical beasts in God of War Ragnarök or listening to bespoke soundscapes by a Japanese music producer — all from inside a self-driving electric vehicle. That future rolled into CES 2026 on Monday as Sony Honda Mobility unveiled its first production-ready model, the Afeela 1, blurring the line between automobile and entertainment hub. The four-year-old joint venture between Sony Group and Honda Motor said customer deliveries in California will begin later this year, with prices starting at $89,000. "Mobility will evolve into an experience that understands every user," said Izumi Kawanishi, representative director and president of Sony Honda Mobility. "Being a car will no longer be about driving it. It will be about making the most of your time and space." Afeela 1 packs 40 sensors and computing power capable of up to 800 trillion operations per second. It launches with Level 2+ advanced driver assistance under "Afeela Intelligent Drive," with the company aiming for Level 4 autonomous capability over time. One signature feature is the integration of PlayStation Remote Play, enabling occupants to stream games from a PS5 directly to the vehicle's panoramic display. Eric Lempel, senior vice president at Sony Interactive Entertainment, also announced exclusive Afeela themes from Astro Bot, including custom wallpapers and sounds. "We want PlayStation to be the best place to play and to give players more ways than ever to access the games they love," Lempel said. "We're excited to bring Remote Play to Afeela." The vehicle's electrical architecture is powered by Qualcomm Technologies via the Snapdragon Digital Chassis. Nakul Duggal, executive vice president at Qualcomm, called the collaboration a shared bet on the intelligent car's future. Afeela's conversational AI — the Afeela Personal Agent — runs on Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, enabling personalized, natural dialogue tuned to driver preferences and context. Adding an artistic layer, Grammy-nominated Japanese producer Tomoko Ida crafted a custom audio experience that turns electric acceleration into a musical instrument, blending Japanese and Western styles rather than mimicking traditional engine sounds. Yasuhide Mizuno, representative director, chairperson and CEO, confirmed that trial production began last fall at Honda's East Liberty Auto Plant in Ohio, with pre-production vehicles on display at CES. Sales are initially limited to California, with delivery hubs opening this spring in Torrance and Fremont. Demo drives for early reservation holders are planned later this year. Expansion to Arizona follows in 2027, while Japan deliveries are slated for the first half of the same year. Sony Honda Mobility also debuted the Afeela Prototype 2026, a compact SUV-style concept expected to reach U.S. roads as early as 2028. 2026-01-06 13:30:08
  • CES 2026: Lego no longer just childs play as it goes high-tech and AI
    CES 2026: Lego no longer just child's play as it goes high-tech and AI LAS VEGAS, January 05 (AJP) - Lego bricks don’t just stack anymore — they listen, light up and talk back. At CES 2026, the Lego Group unveiled AI-embedded bricks designed to bring sound, motion and real-time feedback into physical play, blurring the line between classic building toys and interactive games. At a media showcase on Monday at the world’s largest technology trade show, the Danish toymaker introduced what it calls “Smart Play,” a tech-hybrid Lego platform centered on a standard 2×4 brick embedded with sensors, LED lights and a tiny speaker. The move marks Lego’s boldest step yet into connected play as it seeks to compete on equal footing with digital-first entertainment. The Smart Brick, identical in size to a traditional Lego piece, houses a 4.1-millimeter ASIC chip — smaller than a Lego stud — that runs what the company calls the “Play Engine.” The chip allows the brick to sense motion, orientation, magnetic fields and the proximity of other Smart Bricks, enabling pieces to interact with one another in real time. “We wanted to leverage technical innovation and bring it into physical play,” said Julia Goldin, Lego Group’s chief product and marketing officer. “Kids have unlimited creativity. They have unlimited imagination.” Beyond the core brick, the Smart Play system includes Smart Minifigures and Smart Tags, each equipped with digital IDs readable through near-field magnetic communication. The bricks also feature an accelerometer, integrated copper coils and a miniature speaker that produces sounds triggered by live actions rather than pre-recorded clips. During a live demonstration, two Smart Bricks changed colors depending on how far apart they were and whether they were facing each other. A toy car revved its engine when pushed forward and screeched when sharply tilted. A Lego duck quacked while “swimming” and croaked softly when laid down to sleep. A plane roared through aerial maneuvers, responding to every twist and turn. Minifigures further altered the play experience. A civilian figure screamed when repeatedly rammed by a toy car, while a pilot figurine let out disgruntled sounds if a plane was flipped upside down. Lego said the system operates on a proprietary wireless layer called BrickNet, built on Bluetooth technology using what it calls “Neighbor Position Measurement.” Crucially, the bricks communicate directly with one another without the need for apps, internet connections or external controllers. “The way to think of this is like a tiny distributed console, but for physical play,” said Tom Donaldson, senior vice president at the Lego Group, who led the technical demonstration. “One Smart Brick can be reused to unlock a huge range of different play experiences across potentially thousands of models.” Battery performance was another focus. Lego said the Smart Bricks are designed to function even after years of inactivity, with multiple pieces capable of being charged wirelessly on a shared charging pad. In a surprise appearance, executives from Lucasfilm joined Lego on stage alongside R2-D2 and C-3PO to preview how the Star Wars franchise will anchor the first Smart Play lineup. Lego’s partnership with Lucasfilm began in 1998, when its minifigure catalog comprised just 27 characters. Today, the lineup spans more than 1,500. “The Lego brand is all about building creativity and inventing your own adventure, and this new Lego Smart innovation takes that to the next level,” said Dave Filoni, Lucasfilm’s chief creative officer. “We hope it’ll inspire a whole new generation of storytellers.” Lego plans to launch the Smart Play system with three Star Wars sets in March, with starting prices around $90. The company, which celebrated its 70th anniversary last year, said Smart Play reflects its effort to bring advanced technology into physical play while preserving the open-ended creativity and simplicity that have long defined the Lego brand. 2026-01-06 11:25:21
  • [CES 2026] South Korea fields 853 companies, 3rd largest presence
    [[CES 2026]] South Korea fields 853 companies, 3rd largest presence LAS VEGAS, January 05 (AJP) - South Korea is fielding 853 companies to the world’s largest technology showcase, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, cementing its position as the third-largest national contingent despite a sharp decline from last year. The Korea Information & Communication Technology Industry Association (KICTA) said the figure marks a 17.2 percent drop from 1,031 Korean participants at CES 2025. The pullback was driven primarily by startups, which fell to 458 from 641 a year earlier, while general corporate exhibitors edged up to 395. "A single booth can cost at least 100 million won once accommodation, logistics, patent filings and rental fees are included. The amount can be quite burdening for startups," said Lee Han-bum, president of the KICTA. Major conglomerates are also scaling back their presence along CES’s main exhibition avenues. SK Group — which staged large, multi-affiliate pavilions from 2019 to 2025 — will send only SK hynix this year. HD Hyundai, a regular CES participant known for showcasing next-generation autonomous vessel technologies, will skip the show entirely. Hyundai Motor Group is also scaling down its exhibition footprint, pulling back software and autonomous-driving displays in areas where U.S. rivals currently dominate. Samsung Electronics, meanwhile, plans to host its showcase at a private hotel rather than its usual anchor space at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s Central Hall, which has increasingly been occupied by Chinese electronics giants such as TCL and Hisense. CES 2026, which opens Monday in Las Vegas, has drawn about 4,300 companies from roughly 160 countries, down from around 4,800 exhibitors in 2025. The decline reflects reduced participation from South Korea and China, which together accounted for much of the overall drop. The United States leads this year with 1,476 registered companies, followed by China with 942 and South Korea in third place. France and Taiwan round out the top five with 160 and 132 firms, respectively. Asian companies from South Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong comprise about 2,200 exhibitors, or 51 percent of the total, down from roughly 60 percent last year. China's participation tumbled 29.7 percent to 942 firms from 1,339, partly due to what industry experts say visa delays and reduced advance booth purchases by local agents. Still, Korean firms will dominate the startup-strong Eureka Park pavilion, with 411 companies accounting for the largest national presence among 1,100 global entrants. The United States trails with 195, followed by France at 145. About 80 percent of Korean participants, or 689 companies, will exhibit in group pavilions backed by government agencies, local authorities, universities and conglomerates. Some 164 firms secured independent booths at their own expense. This year's CES carries the theme "Innovators Show Up," with artificial intelligence, robotics, digital health, mobility and smart home technologies highlighted as key exhibition categories. 2026-01-05 12:58:22
  • Chinas robotics supremacy set for full display at CES 2026
    China's robotics supremacy set for full display at CES 2026 SEOUL, January 02 (AJP) - To underscore how far China has come in robotics, humanoid robots are now being sold like vacuum cleaners and televisions at a shopping mall in Beijing. That supremacy will be on full display at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. According to official CES data, Chinese companies account for 21 of the 38 exhibitors in the humanoid robotics category this year, making up more than half of all participants. The lineup includes established players such as Unitree Robotics as well as first-time exhibitors like AgiBot and Noetix Robotics, all seeking to expand their footprint in overseas markets. The scale of participation reflects China's rapid ascent in a field widely seen as the next frontier of advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence. Analysts say the sheer number of Chinese exhibitors points to a coordinated national push to dominate the humanoid robotics market before it fully matures. China has filed 7,705 humanoid-related patents over the past five years, far exceeding the 1,561 recorded in the United States over the same period, according to a December report by Morgan Stanley. The lead extends beyond intellectual property into manufacturing capacity, where Chinese firms are moving aggressively toward mass production. AgiBot recently rolled out its 5,000th humanoid robot, while UBTech Robotics plans to scale output to 5,000 units in 2026 and 10,000 units in 2027. By comparison, Tesla is believed to have produced only several hundred units of its Optimus humanoid so far. Unitree Robotics, a Hangzhou-based company often described as one of China's "Six Little Dragons" of emerging technology, opened what it calls the world's first offline humanoid robot retail store on Dec. 31 at a JD Mall in Beijing. Customers can purchase its G1 humanoid robot for about 85,000 yuan ($12,149), or its Go2 quadruped robot starting at around 10,000 yuan, after interacting with the machines in person. Orders can be fulfilled through JD's logistics network for delivery or in-store pickup. The retail rollout highlights a broader shift in how robots are being positioned in China — not merely as industrial equipment, but as consumer products akin to smartphones or home appliances. Behind this push lies a broader state strategy. Beijing has made "embodied intelligence" a core pillar of its upcoming 15th five-year plan, viewing robotics as a way to offset labor shortages caused by rapid population aging and falling birth rates. Pilot programs are already under way to deploy robots in households, nursing facilities and community centers. Globally, the humanoid robotics race is being led primarily by companies in China and the United States. Key players include Tesla, Figure AI, Boston Dynamics, Agility Robotics and Unitree Robotics. Boston Dynamics, acquired by Hyundai Motor Group in 2021 for $880 million, is technically a South Korean-owned company, though its research and engineering operations remain based in Massachusetts. South Korea will also showcase its ambitions at CES 2026. Hyundai Motor Group is set to debut the next-generation Atlas humanoid robot on stage, marking its transition from laboratory development to commercial demonstration. The automaker plans to pilot Atlas at its Metaplant America factory in Georgia. LG Electronics, meanwhile, will introduce its CLOiD home assistant robot, equipped with two articulated arms, seven degrees of freedom per arm and five-fingered hands designed to handle delicate household tasks. The United States will field its own group of humanoid robotics exhibitors at CES, though analysts note that many American firms remain focused on research, software development and pilot programs rather than mass manufacturing. China's advantage lies in its deep manufacturing ecosystem and cost competitiveness. Morgan Stanley estimates that building a supply chain for Tesla's Optimus Gen 2 without Chinese participation would cost nearly three times as much. The competitive stakes extend beyond the exhibition floor. Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang is scheduled to deliver a keynote on Jan. 5 highlighting "physical AI" and robotics, including more than 20 use cases involving robot training and digital twin technologies. Nvidia projects that embodied AI could eventually transform 10 million factories and 200,000 warehouses worldwide. In Washington, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has reportedly been meeting with robotics executives as part of discussions on a national strategy, with an executive order on robotics said to be under consideration. Running through Jan. 9, CES 2026 is expected to draw about 140,000 visitors from 160 countries. More than a technology showcase, the event is shaping up as a global barometer for which nations are best positioned to turn humanoid robots from experimental machines into everyday tools — and for now, China appears determined to lead that transition. 2026-01-02 16:15:53
  • South Korea to launch Asia-Pacifics first AI Basic Law on Jan. 22
    South Korea to launch Asia-Pacific's first AI Basic Law on Jan. 22 SEOUL, December 31 (AJP) - South Korea will become one of the first countries in Asia-Pacific to enforce comprehensive artificial intelligence legislation on Jan. 22, but unlike the European Union's stringent compliance regime, Seoul is opting for a business-friendly approach with at least a one-year grace period before imposing penalties. The Ministry of Science and ICT said on Wednesday that the government will provide consulting services and financial support to help companies voluntarily comply with the new obligations rather than imposing immediate fines, a stark contrast to the EU AI Act which began enforcing bans on certain AI systems from February 2025. The law, officially titled the Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Creation of a Foundation for Trust, marks a shift from non-binding guidelines to a legally enforceable framework. It establishes grounds for research and development support, training data infrastructure, and workforce development while mandating transparency and safety measures. Under the new regulation, generative AI providers must attach watermarks or identification labels to AI-generated content to combat deepfakes and misinformation. Operators of "high-impacting AI" systems that could significantly affect lives, safety, or fundamental rights will face heightened risk management requirements. Separately, the ministry announced that major platform operators including Naver, Kakao, and Netflix will be required to strengthen customer service systems from Feb. 12, 2026. These companies must provide multi-channel support including AI chatbots and automated response systems, with real-time human agent connections when needed. The government also unveiled plans to launch the K-STAR visa program from January to attract top science and technology talent from overseas. Foreign students in science and engineering fields who receive university presidential recommendations will be eligible to apply for residency or permanent resident status regardless of employment status. South Korea's measured approach mirrors Japan, which enacted its AI Promotion Act in May 2025 with no explicit penalties, relying instead on voluntary compliance and reputational incentives. The United States remains without comprehensive federal AI legislation, with U.S. President Donald Trump signing an executive order in December seeking to preempt state-level regulations while calling for a "minimally burdensome" national standard. China has quietly removed plans for a comprehensive AI law from its 2025 legislative agenda, opting instead for a phased approach that prioritizes pilot programs, technical standards, and targeted rules over early codification. Beijing is relying on existing statutes and sector-specific measures to manage AI-related risks while keeping compliance costs low, though observers note this leaves firms navigating fragmented frameworks and overlapping obligations. 2025-12-31 14:53:39
  • Celltrion forecasts record quarterly revenue, operating profit for Q4
    Celltrion forecasts record quarterly revenue, operating profit for Q4 SEOUL, December 31 (AJP) - Celltrion said Wednesday that it expects to post record-breaking fourth-quarter results, projecting revenue of 1.28 trillion won ($889 million) and operating profit of 472.2 billion won for the October-December period. The South Korean biopharmaceutical giant's forecast marks a 20.7 percent year-on-year surge in revenue and a 140.4 percent jump in operating profit, with operating margin reaching 36.8 percent. Should the projections hold, Celltrion's full-year revenue would climb 15.7 percent to 4.12 trillion won, while annual operating profit would more than double to 1.17 trillion won — breaching the 4 trillion won and 1 trillion won thresholds for the first time in the company's history. The robust performance stems from the rapid global uptake of newer biosimilar products including Remsima SC, Yuflyma, and Vegzelma, which are expected to post double-digit growth rates and account for more than 60 percent of quarterly sales. Celltrion also disclosed that its fourth-quarter cost of goods sold ratio dropped to 36.1 percent from 39 percent in the previous quarter, while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization is projected to hit a record 538.9 billion won. The company said it will complete the acquisition of Eli Lilly's biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Branchburg, New Jersey by year-end and will begin contract manufacturing operations and U.S.-bound production next year. "From 2026, we will focus on substantive growth centered on high-margin product lines," said a Celltrion spokesperson. The company added that it applied conservative assumptions to the forecast, citing market volatility ahead of final earnings confirmation. 2025-12-31 13:37:36
  • Navers new AI model ranks second among Korean models in global benchmark
    Naver's new AI model ranks second among Korean models in global benchmark SEOUL, December 30 (AJP) - Korea's largest internet company Naver's new high-performance reasoning AI model has been listed on a global AI evaluation index for the first time, ranking second among domestic models. Naver Cloud's HyperCLOVA X SEED Think (32B) reasoning model scored 44 points Tuesday on the Intelligence Index compiled by Artificial Analysis (AA), a global AI performance evaluation organization. The language models are tested by AA through 10 evaluation datasets, testing each models' capabilities across reasoning, knowledge, math and programming. The model trailed only Motif Technologies' Motif-2-12.7B, which scored 45 points. Other Korean models included LG AI Research's EXAONE 4.0 32B with 43 points and Upstage AI's Solar Pro2 at 38 points. Google's Gemini3 Pro and OpenAI's ChatGPT 5.0 topped the index with 73 points each. Naver's model also achieved 87 percent in an evaluation that assessed agent tool usage capabilities through a simulated telecommunications customer support scenario, the highest score among Korean AI models. Industry observers said the results demonstrate the model's potential as an omni-modal agent, a next-generation AI technology that extends beyond conventional multi-modal capabilities. Naver Cloud unveiled two omni-modal models on Monday that can simultaneously understand and generate text, images and voice from the outset, including the reasoning model HyperCLOVA X SEED Think and an upgraded version of its HyperCLOVA X platform called the Native Omni Model. 2025-12-30 09:31:54
  • Nota to supply AI optimization tech for Samsungs next-gen Exynos 2600 chip
    Nota to supply AI optimization tech for Samsung's next-gen Exynos 2600 chip SEOUL, December 30 (AJP) - Korean AI model optimization firm Nota AI said Tuesday it has signed an agreement with Samsung Electronics to supply AI optimization platform technology for the tech giant's next-generation mobile application processor, the Exynos 2600. The deal marks a consecutive contract for Nota, following its previous partnership for the Exynos 2500. Under the agreement, Nota will participate in developing the next version of Samsung's proprietary toolchain, Exynos AI Studio. Nota's hardware-aware AI optimization platform, NetsPresso, is capable of reducing AI model sizes by up to 90 percent while maintaining accuracy. The technology is designed to enable large-scale generative AI models to run smoothly on mobile devices without cloud connectivity. The partnership will also focus on automating optimization pipelines, allowing developers to implement the latest AI models in the Exynos environment more efficiently. "This collaboration, which has continued since the Exynos 2400, proves that Nota's technology is creating tangible value when combined with Samsung hardware," Nota AI CEO Chae Myung-su said. The Exynos 2600 is expected to power Samsung's upcoming Galaxy smartphone lineup. 2025-12-30 08:42:37
  • Home robots take center stage as Korea leads physical AI push at CES 2026
    Home robots take center stage as Korea leads physical AI push at CES 2026 SEOUL, December 29 (AJP) - Robots that cook, clean and care — and appliances that think before users speak — will define South Korea's showcase at CES 2026, where Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and Hyundai Motor Group roll out a new generation of "physical AI" spanning smart homes, humanoid robots and intelligent mobility. The world's largest consumer electronics show opens Jan. 6 in Las Vegas under the theme "Innovators Show Up," drawing about 4,500 companies from 160 countries. This year's spotlight falls on physical AI — systems capable of perceiving, reasoning and acting in the real world, rather than merely generating text or images. Korea is expected to command an outsized presence. The country secured about 60 percent of CES 2026 Innovation Awards and captured eight of the 15 prizes in the robotics category, according to the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, underscoring its growing influence in embodied AI technologies. Samsung Electronics will step away from its usual standalone booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center and instead stage an "AI living platform" exhibition at the Wynn Hotel. The showcase will present a fully connected environment linking televisions, home appliances, mobile devices and services through unified software and artificial intelligence. At the center is the company's Bespoke AI refrigerator, powered by Google's Gemini and Cloud technologies. The appliance moves beyond simple ingredient recognition to offer personalized meal recommendations based on users' dietary patterns and health data. "In pioneering the application of vision-based AI technology, Samsung has led innovation in the kitchen appliance market," said Jeong Seung-moon, head of the R&D team for Samsung's digital appliances business. "Through collaboration with Google Cloud, we aim to deliver an even higher level of consumer experience." LG: "affectionate intelligence" and household robots LG Electronics will showcase what it calls "affectionate intelligence" across its premium Signature lineup, marking the brand’s 10th anniversary. Around 10 appliances embedded with large language models will respond to natural voice commands — including instructions such as asking a refrigerator to preserve meat for a specific period. The highlight of LG's exhibition will be the CLOiD home assistant robot. Equipped with two articulated arms, seven degrees of freedom per arm and five-fingered hands, the robot is designed to handle delicate household tasks. It embodies LG's vision of a "Zero Labor Home, Makes Quality Time," in which machines take over repetitive chores to free up human time. Hyundai Motor Group will return to CES after a two-year absence, unveiling AI-integrated mobility technologies that blur the boundary between vehicles and intelligent companions. Among them is a robotaxi capable of detecting passenger fatigue and emotional states, automatically adjusting lighting, temperature and entertainment settings. Boston Dynamics, Hyundai's U.S. robotics subsidiary, will also demonstrate its Atlas humanoid robot. Industry observers are watching closely for signs of readiness to deploy the machine in Hyundai's manufacturing operations. Korean startups are also drawing attention with applied robotics solutions recognized by CES 2026 Innovation Awards. GoLe Robotics won for its AA-2 last-mile autonomous delivery robot, which uses flexible materials to reduce injury risk in collisions with children or elderly pedestrians. The robot also features improved navigation, obstacle avoidance and automated elevator-calling capabilities. Navifra received an award for its vision-based AI system that enables robots to stop with millimeter-level precision without relying on lidar or floor markers, significantly simplifying installation and real-world deployment. Hurotics and Humanix were recognized for rehabilitation and exercise robots, reflecting CES 2026's growing emphasis on "empathy AI" — technologies designed to enhance quality of life rather than simply expand functionality. Korea's strong showing comes as competition in physical AI accelerates worldwide. China's TCL has taken over Samsung's former prime exhibition space at the convention center, showcasing 115-inch and 163-inch micro LED televisions. Hisense is promoting its AI cooking assistant and integrated smart home platform, while robot vacuum maker Dreame Technology now occupies space previously used by SK Group, presenting physical AI demonstrations including robotic pool-cleaning systems. Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics will unveil its G1 humanoid robot, priced from around $13,500 for fully functional models. Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang is scheduled to deliver a keynote on Jan. 5 focused on physical AI and robotics, projecting the technology could transform 10 million factories and 200,000 warehouses worldwide. The chipmaker plans to demonstrate more than 20 use cases involving robot training and digital twin technologies. Japan's MinebeaMitsumi will make its CES debut with humanoid robot solutions using high-torque micro actuators for robotic hands, while U.S.-based Realbotix plans to unveil four AI-powered humanoid robots with advanced conversational abilities. "We've built a world-class foundation for AI embodiment where software and hardware meet personality and presence," said Realbotix CEO Andrew Kiguel. CES 2026 runs through Jan. 9 and is expected to draw about 140,000 visitors. Samsung Electronics CEO Roh Tae-moon and newly appointed LG Electronics CEO Lyu Jae-cheol are both scheduled to address attendees, as Korea positions itself at the forefront of the global race to turn artificial intelligence into physical reality. 2025-12-29 14:47:09
  • Celltrion wins FDA nod for phase 1 trial of bispecific antibody cancer drug
    Celltrion wins FDA nod for phase 1 trial of bispecific antibody cancer drug SEOUL, December 29 (AJP) - Celltrion said Monday it has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to begin a phase 1 clinical trial of CT-P72/ABP-102, a bispecific antibody drug designed to treat HER2-expressing solid tumors. The drug, co-developed with U.S.-based Abpro, employs a T-cell engager mechanism that links immune cells directly to cancer cells expressing the HER2 protein. Celltrion plans to begin dosing patients next year following preparatory procedures, according to a company statement. Preclinical studies presented at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer conference in November showed the drug suppressed tumors in mice with both high and low HER2 expression, while demonstrating tolerability in primate toxicity tests at doses up to 80 milligrams per kilogram. "CT-P72/ABP-102 is a multispecific antibody candidate that showed potential for improved therapeutic index through antibody binding adjustments in preclinical stages," a Celltrion official said. The approval marks Celltrion's second regulatory milestone for its novel drug pipeline in recent months, following the FDA's fast-track designation for its antibody-drug conjugate CT-P70. Celltrion aims to expand its pipeline to 20 novel drug candidates by 2027, including 10 in clinical stages, as it seeks to reduce its reliance on biosimilar products. 2025-12-29 10:22:41