FundingArs Technica· Jun 29, 2026
South Korea to Invest $1 Trillion in Memory Chips and Humanoid Robots
South Korea has announced plans to allocate one trillion dollars toward expanding memory chip production and advancing humanoid robot development. The effort is intended to establish national leadership in physical AI applications. Commercial humanoid robots are targeted for introduction by 2028.
Key points
- →$1 trillion investment focused on memory chip manufacturing
- →Parallel push to develop humanoid robots
- →Target date set for commercial robot availability in 2028
- →National strategy to lead in physical AI
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