Samsung Hires Former Hyundai Robotics Executive to Lead Humanoid Robot Division

Samsung Electronics has appointed Lee Dongkun, a former executive from Hyundai Motor Co., as the leader of its new robotics division focused on humanoid robots and physical AI. The move is part of Samsung's strategy to establish global research hubs in key markets like the U.S., China, and Japan.

By Shomik Sen Bhattacharjee Wed, July 22, 2026 at 3:31 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Samsung Hires Former Hyundai Robotics Executive to Lead Humanoid Robot Division

Topics: humanoid robots physical AI robotics Samsung strategy

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