SAMSUNG, HYUNDAI, LG BACK CONFIG'S ROBOT DATA PLATFORM

Samsung, Hyundai, and LG are backing Config, a startup aiming to become robotics' equivalent to TSMC in semiconductor manufacturing. The company is building a centralized platform to handle robot data collection, processing, and management across industrial and commercial applications. Config's appeal lies in addressing a critical gap: as robots proliferate across factories and enterprises, the data they generate remains fragmented across proprietary systems. By creating a standardized data infrastructure, Config enables manufacturers to leverage machine learning insights while reducing integration costs. The Korean manufacturer support validates Config's thesis that robot data infrastructure will become essential. Samsung and Hyundai operate massive robotics deployments, giving them direct stakes in data efficiency. The investment also reflects South Korea's push to maintain technological leadership in automation and AI-driven manufacturing, areas where data management is increasingly competitive.