Samsung Electronics’ robotics capabilities to prioritise manufacturing automation: CEO

January 6, 2026 1:58 PM

Samsung Electronics’ robotics capabilities to prioritise manufacturing automation: CEO

Roh Tae-moon, chief executive officer (CEO) of Samsung Electronics, has said the company will place its near-term focus in robotics on manufacturing automation, adopting a phased approach to expanding the business. “We are prioritising our robot business as a means to automate our manufacturing hubs,” Roh, co-CEO of the company, said during a press conference held on the sidelines of CES 2026 in Las Vegas. “Based on the capabilities and experience gained there, we plan to expand into bus...

Could robotics and timber tackle Britain’s housing challenges?

August 14, 2025 2:05 PM

Could robotics and timber tackle Britain’s housing challenges?

Gigantic robot arms controlled by artificial intelligence glide around a vast factory in Oxfordshire, England, making building frames from timber, one of the world's oldest construction materials. With the British government committed to building 300,000 new homes a year, some housebuilders say that the combination of technology and green materials could help them to overcome challenges from skills shortages to environmental targets. England lags many similar economies in terms of the share of...