Global Mechanical Engineering Forum 2026 on Robotics, Physical AI
A global forum will be held to discuss the future of “Physical AI,” a technology that enables artificial intelligence to perceive, understand, and act in the real world through the physical embodiment of robots and machines. Experts from industry, academia, and research institutions in Korea and abr
The 2026 Global Forum on Mechanical Engineering, organized by the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), will take place in Seoul from September 7th. The event, themed "Robotics Shaping Tomorrow's Industrial Ecosystem with Physical AI," aims to explore advancements in Robotics and Physical AI to shape future industrial ecosystems.
Physical AI involves the integration of artificial intelligence in physical machines and robots, enabling them to perceive, understand, and interact with the real world. This technology is rapidly expanding across various industries such as manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, and healthcare, moving beyond robotic systems that simply follow predefined motions.
The forum will include expert presentations, humanoid robot demonstrations, and exhibitions of advanced research, with a livestream available for online audiences. Pre-registration is now open on the official KIMM website. Physical AI technologies are transforming machines into intelligent systems capable of autonomous decision-making and interaction in the physical world.
One such example is KAIROS, a Korean AI humanoid robot currently under development by KIMM. Equipped with visual and tactile sensors and AI, KAIROS is designed for a wide range of applications, including household assistance, caregiving, manufacturing automation, disaster response, and safety. KIMM President Seog-Hyeon Ryu will present a vision for the future of Physical AI, highlighting research in robotics, manufacturing, energy, environmental technologies, and digital engineering.
The forum also aims to strengthen collaboration among industry, academia, and research institutions, accelerating the industrial application and commercialization of research achievements. KIMM's AI Robotics Pavilion and Five Flagship Brands Pavilion will showcase key research, including KAIROS, autonomous cooperative delivery robots, smart robotic prosthetics, and other innovative technologies.
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