Samsung offers smartphone translation service at department stores

SEOUL, June 10 (AJU PRESS) - Samsung Electronics Co. said on Monday it will offer an artificial intelligence-powered translation service for non-Korean speakers using its Galaxy S24 smartphones at Lotte Department Store branches. The service will be available from June 11 to July 10 at three department store branches and three outlets in Seoul, Busan, and Euwang, south of the capital. The Galaxy S24 series supports translation in 16 languages, including English, Chinese, Japane

June 10, 2024

LG Uplus, GIST to establish AI-powered metaverse platform

SEOUL, June 07 (AJU PRESS) - LG Uplus, a telecom operator, has partnered with the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) to establish an artificial intelligence-based metaverse platform for tech-savvy young students. The two sides recently signed a cooperation agreement designed to enhance the educational experience for students adept at remote learning by providing an immersive virtual world, the company said. The artificial intelligence capabilities of GIST, locate

June 7, 2024

LG Energy Solution and Analog Devices join forces to enhance battery management technology

SEOUL, June 5 (AJU PRESS) - LG Energy Solution and Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of advanced battery cell internal temperature measurement technology for electric vehicles. The signing ceremony took place at ADI's headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, on Wednesday (local time). Under the two-year agreement, the companies will work together to supply high-performance battery management integrated circ

June 5, 2024

HD Korea Shipbuilding unveils ammonia-fueled ship technology

SEOUL, June 03 (AJU PRESS) - HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has unveiled new technology that enhances the safety of ammonia-fueled ships, a promising next-generation eco-friendly vessel, ahead of a major industrial fair in Greece. The shipbuilder held a forum in Athens on Friday to showcase its innovative technology that reduces toxic gas emissions from ammonia fuel to near-zero levels. The event, attended by over 100 global shipbuilding and shippin

June 3, 2024

HD Hyundai Oilbank's biofuels receive international certifications

SEOUL, May 28 (AJU PRESS) - HD Hyundai Oilbank said Tuesday its biofuel production technology was accredited with the International Sustainability & Carbon Certifications (ISCC), global standards for recycled and bio-based materials. The Korean refiner affiliated with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has produced eco-friendly materials including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and bio naphtha using a co-processing method that utilizes both petroleum-based feedstocks and bio-based fee

May 28, 2024

Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Ocean to jointly develop hydrogen fuel cells for ships

SEOUL, May 27 (AJU PRESS) - Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Ocean, both affiliated with Hanwha Group, Korea's seventh-largest business group, will jointly develop hydrogen fuel cells for ships as part of a government-led green energy project. The aerospace company announced on Friday that it has been selected by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to conduct a research and development project for 200-kilowatt-class hydrogen fuel cell power packs for ships. "We will ex

May 27, 2024

LS Cable to build plant in Mexico for high-capacity power transmission system

SEOUL, May 24 (AJU PRESS) - LS Cable & Systems, a Korean power cable maker, plans to construct a factory in Mexico to produce bus ducts, a new type of electricity distribution system typically installed in high-rise buildings due to their efficiency and convenience compared to conventional cables. A bus duct, containing either aluminum or copper busbars, is mostly used for large-scale electrical transmission. The system offers convenience in installation and maintenance and ca

May 24, 2024

Researchers develop stretchable electronic skin with telecommunication capabilities for first time

SEOUL, May 23 (AJU PRESS) - Korean and U.S. researchers have developed a highly elastic electronic material that mimics the movements of skin and maintains its radio frequency properties even when stretched, marking a significant advancement in the development of wearable devices. Electronic skin with sensing and telecommunication capabilities is recognized as the next-generation wearable device, ideal for tracking the body signals of the wearer. However, current devices like skin

May 23, 2024

Lunit acquires New Zealand's medical AI firm specializing in breast cancer

SEOUL, May 22 (AJU PRESS) - Lunit, a Korean medical artificial intelligence firm, has finalized its acquisition of Volpara Health Technologies, a New Zealand-based AI solution developer specializing in the detection of breast cancer, the two companies announced on Wednesday. Volpara is known for its AI solution capable of quantifying breast tissue density to aid in breast cancer risk assessment. The company also possesses about 100 million mammogram images and currently provides bre

May 22, 2024

Aidin Robotics wins second prize in international contest

SEOUL, May 21 (AJU PRESS) - Aidin Robotics from Korea ranked second in an international robotics contest held in Japan last week. A joint team from the company and the Robotics Innovatory of Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul participated in the Grasping and Manipulation Competition, part of the annual International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) held in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, from May 13 to 16. The team's Robotic Piece Picking Solution for Logistics won seco

May 21, 2024