South Korean technology companies showcased developments in autonomous mobility, vehicle software, industrial artificial intelligence (AI), humanoid robotics, data centre cooling and cybersecurity at the FIX Innovation Awards 2026 Media Day in Daegu, South Korea. The presentations covered technologies designed for applications ranging from autonomous driving and predictive maintenance to factory management, robotic manipulation and online threat detection. The event formed part of the Future Innovation Tech eXpo (FIX 2026), held at the EXCO exhibition centre from October 21 to 24.
SWM Co. Ltd. presented its paid autonomous robotaxi service operating in Seoul’s Gangnam district. The company said its fleet of 13 robotaxis, based on vehicles from KG Mobility, had travelled more than 150,000 kilometres and carried over 20,000 passengers without an accident since September 2024. SWM is targeting the removal of onboard safety operators by 2028. Perseus Co. Ltd. showcased its Pegasus hypervisor solution for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and physical AI applications. According to the company, the technology has ISO 26262 ASIL-D certification and an average performance overhead of less than 4%.
HJWAVE presented its injection-moulded plastic 3D waveguide antenna technology for automotive radar systems. The company said its technology supports a 180-degree sensing field of view, compared with the 120-degree field it cited for standard systems, and allows radar beam tilt adjustments. OnePredict Co. Ltd. showcased an industrial predictive maintenance platform combining sensor data, fast Fourier transform preprocessing and physics-informed neural networks to help identify potential equipment failures. WACE presented its VEXPLOR Manufacturing AI Software, designed to support AI-driven manufacturing operations and factory management.
In robotics, AeiROBOT presented ALICE 5, a bipedal humanoid robot measuring 170 centimetres in height and weighing 50 kilograms, with 33 degrees of freedom. The company outlined potential industrial applications for the robot, including cleaning in confined spaces and welding and finishing work. Tesollo showcased its DG-5F-M Humanoid Multi-Joint Robot Hand, designed to handle objects of different shapes and sizes. The company said the robotic hand can generate 30 newtons of finger force, while its modular grippers are used at automotive and electronics manufacturing facilities in South Korea.
CENS presented its AI-Controlled Precision Spray Cooling System, designed to manage heat generated by high-performance AI servers. The company claims its technology can reduce cooling operating costs by up to 95% compared with traditional immersion cooling tanks. PotatoNet showcased its AI-based deep-web threat intelligence solution, Owl, which is designed to identify malicious websites and cybersecurity threats. These presentations highlighted the use of AI across computing infrastructure, manufacturing and digital security, as companies seek to address operational challenges through specialised hardware and software systems.
The FIX 2026 Innovation Awards recognised 31 companies selected from 209 applicants, with nine receiving Best Innovation Technology Awards and 22 receiving Innovation Awards. The awards covered future mobility, robotics and AI and information and communications technology (ICT). Among the recognised technologies were SWM’s Physical AI-based Urban Robotaxi, Perseus’s Pegasus hypervisor, HJWAVE’s 3D Waveguide Antenna, AeiROBOT’s ALICE 5, Tesollo’s DG-5F-M robotic hand, CENS’s AI-Controlled Precision Spray Cooling System, PotatoNet’s Owl and WACE’s VEXPLOR Manufacturing AI Software. The awards highlighted technology developments across mobility, robotics and industrial AI applications.
