{
  "id": 10889896,
  "title": "Seoul to hold AI robot show highlights utility, entertainment possibilities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/seoul-to-hold-ai-robot-show-highlights-utility-entertainment",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-30T07:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260930/seoul-to-hold-ai-robot-show-highlights-utility-entertainment-possibilities"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Seoul Metropolitan Government is set to host the 2026 Seoul AI Robot Show at COEX in southern Seoul, from Tuesday to October 8th. The event, themed \"Robots in Everyday Life,\" marks the second year of the annual Smart Life Week 2026, a city-wide smart city exhibition.\n\nFifty-one companies, including automobile giants Hyundai Motor and Kia's Robotics LAB, LG CNS, and construction firm Doosan Robotics, will participate. These entities, along with several startups, will showcase a diverse array of AI-powered robots, ranging from practical to entertaining.\n\nIn the corporate zone, Hyundai Motor and Kia's Robotics LAB will unveil MobED, a compact mobility platform, and X-ble Shoulder, a wearable robot designed to aid humans in lifting heavy items. Doosan Robotics will present robots tailored for food and beverage services. Other 26 startups will exhibit their creations, including four-legged robots and medical robots.\n\nThe exhibition is divided into four zones, offering visitors a comprehensive view of the current and potential applications of AI robots in daily life.",
  "summary": "The Seoul Metropolitan Government will hold the 2026 Seoul AI Robot Show at COEX in southern Seoul from Tuesday to Oct. 8, featuring humanoid robots, robot sports and wearable robots visitors can try on. The show, now in its second year and themed around \"Robots in everyday life,\" is part of Smart Life Week 2026, the city's annual smart city exhibition held during the same period. A total of 51…",
  "key_points": [
    "Seoul AI Robot Show held at COEX from Tuesday to October 8th",
    "51 companies, including Hyundai, Kia, LG CNS, and Doosan Robotics participate",
    "Robots showcased include practical, entertaining, and specialized models"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Seoul to hold AI robot show highlights utility, entertainment possibilities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/seoul-to-hold-ai-robot-show-highlights-utility-entertainment-10893412",
        "published": "2026-09-30T08:17:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}