Seoul turns AI future into hands-on city showcase
Seoul is turning its vision of an AI-powered future into something visitors can see, touch and test as Smart Life Week 2026 brings robots, autonomous mobility and other emerging technologies to COEX from Oct. 6 to 8. The third annual event, organized around the theme “Designing Life with AI,” is expected to draw more than 70,000 visitors and participation from more than 500 cities and companies,…
Seoul is transforming its AI-driven future into an interactive city exhibition for the 2026 Smart Life Week, which will take place at COEX from October 6 to 8. Titled "Designing Life with AI," this third annual event is projected to attract over 70,000 attendees and feature contributions from more than 500 cities and companies, as announced by the Seoul Metropolitan Government.
This year's focus will be on tangible AI applications, showcasing systems that engage with people and the physical environment. Exhibits will span humanoid robots, AI mobility, healthcare, education, and urban administration. A simulated Seoul will be recreated within the exhibition to demonstrate how AI can transform everyday experiences, featuring landmarks such as Sejong-daero, Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul Station, the Han River, and Gwanghwamun.
Visitors will be able to interact with cutting-edge technologies, including a replica of Boston Dynamics' Atlas, a bipedal humanoid robot, and other innovative AI solutions developed by Korean companies.
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