Hyundai and Kia envision software-defined, AI-driven factories [Video]

Hyundai and Kia have revealed new technologies to help improve efficiency at their plants through the use of advanced software, including artificial intelligence.

The technologies were revealed on Tuesday at a presentation hosted by the automakers at a joint research lab in Seoul, and will be gradually introduced at plants operated by the automakers and their subsidiaries.

A key technology builds on the concept of the software-defined vehicle, or SDV. An SDV is essentially a vehicle whose software and hardware enable it to be monitored in real time and updated when necessary, potentially for its entire life.

At their presentation, Hyundai and Kia described a software-defined factory, where everything is connected via smart technologies in a quest to improve efficiency. AI is also integrated in order to achieve data and software-based decision-making.

Hyundai and Kia said the software-defined factory will be able to deliver shorter preparation time for production, faster manufacturing speed, lower investment costs for launching new vehicles, and …