ArdorComm Media News Network
March 6, 2026
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics has announced plans to convert its domestic and overseas manufacturing facilities into AI-powered autonomous factories by 2030, marking a major step in its manufacturing innovation strategy.
The company said it will deploy digital twin-based simulations across the entire production cycle — from raw material warehousing to final shipment. These virtual replicas of physical operations will enable real-time monitoring and optimisation. In addition, Samsung will introduce AI agents dedicated to quality control, production management and logistics, strengthening data-driven analysis and verification systems.
According to the company, the transformation is expected to significantly enhance productivity and product quality. Broader AI applications will also extend to environmental health and safety management, helping improve workplace safety standards.
Building on its AI capabilities developed in the mobile segment, Samsung plans to incorporate “agentic AI” — first introduced with the Galaxy S26 — into its manufacturing ecosystem. Agentic AI systems are designed to autonomously set objectives and execute plans to achieve specific goals without constant human intervention.
The company is also working on gradually deploying humanoid manufacturing robots across production lines, with the aim of creating fully optimised smart factories.
Lee Young-soo, a senior company official, said the next phase of manufacturing innovation will go beyond automation. “The future lies in autonomous production sites where AI understands on-site conditions and independently makes optimal decisions,” he said, adding that Samsung aims to position itself as a global leader in AI-powered manufacturing.
Samsung is set to present its industrial AI roadmap and digital twin-driven factory vision at the Mobile World Congress 2026 (MWC) in Barcelona later this month. On the sidelines of the event, during the Samsung Mobile Business Summit (SMBS), the company will outline its governance framework designed to strengthen oversight as agentic AI adoption expands across industries.
Separately, Samsung recently unveiled its flagship Galaxy S26 lineup at the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in San Francisco. The series includes the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, featuring 6.3-inch, 6.7-inch and 6.9-inch displays, respectively. The Ultra model also introduces a built-in privacy display alongside enhanced AI-powered features.
Source: IANS