Hyundai Motor Group has partnered with Incheon International Airport, which serves the South Korean capital Seoul, to deploy automatic EV charging robots as part of a demonstration project.
Hyundai Motor Group will use its robotics expertise to streamline EV charging and accommodate an expected passenger influx following a planned major expansion of the airport. The company will provide robotics hardware and software solutions, support the construction and performance optimization of the system, and offer smart parking solutions.
“By providing seamless, secure EV charging, the partners will work towards making Incheon International Airport a model of innovation and efficiency in sustainable transport,” says the company.
The automated charging system received Korean certification last year, and has also obtained CE certification, meeting the European Union’s basic safety requirements. The partners plan to expand automatic EV charging services to various transportation facilities such as airports, seaports and railways.
The Hyundai group’s Robotics Lab has already undertaken several automated charging demonstration projects, including the robot-friendly building initiative at Factorial Seongsu in Seoul, which began in 2024.
“This collaboration will serve as a milestone in verifying the practical benefits of future mobility technologies by combining Hyundai Motor Group’s robotics and AI capabilities with Incheon International Airport Corporation’s extensive operational experience,” said Heui Won Yang, President of the R&D Division at Hyundai Motor Group. “Hyundai Motor Group aims to offer a more convenient and enhanced mobility experience through a customized automatic charging solution that can be used in any setting.”
Source: Hyundai Motor Group
