Hyundai GLOVIS participated in the '2025 Smart Factory and Automation Industry Exhibition' (AW 2025) held on the 12th at COEX in Gangnam, Seoul. 'AW 2025' is the largest smart factory and automation-related exhibition in the country.

Hyundai GLOVIS set up a booth in the special zone for smart logistics at the exhibition and showcased its capabilities in smart logistics solutions and logistics automation technology.

At the booth of Hyundai GLOVIS at the 2025 Smart Factory & Automation Exhibition held in Gangnam, Seoul on the 12th. /Courtesy of Hyundai GLOVIS

Hyundai GLOVIS's smart logistics solutions apply various technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and robotics to the entire logistics process including product reception, management, classification, and transportation, with the core aim of enhancing logistics efficiency.

Hyundai GLOVIS is increasing orders by focusing its smart logistics solutions on six key industries: distribution, consumer goods, secondary batteries, automobiles, bio, and petrochemicals.

According to the market research firm Interact Analysis, the global logistics automation market is projected to grow to $106.4 billion (approximately 147 trillion won) by 2030.

In response, Hyundai GLOVIS plans to expand its smart logistics solutions business in global markets such as Southeast Asia and the Americas by utilizing its logistics bases worldwide.

On the 12th, at the Smart Factory & Automation Exhibition held at COEX in Gangnam, Seoul, visitors to the Hyundai GLOVIS booth show great interest in the demonstration of the Stretch logistics robot by Boston Dynamics. /Courtesy of Hyundai GLOVIS

At the Hyundai GLOVIS booth, a demonstration of the Stretch logistics robot developed by Boston Dynamics, a robot subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, will also be provided. This is the first time Stretch's offline demonstration has been revealed outside of the United States.

The Stretch can carry an average of 600 boxes weighing approximately 23 kg per hour. It is equipped with an autonomous mobile robot that can move to the optimal location.

Previously, Hyundai GLOVIS sent specialized personnel to Boston Dynamics in Massachusetts, USA, for on-site training on the installation and operation methods of Stretch as part of its efforts to strengthen its robotics capabilities. After conducting technology verification work for Stretch at its own research institute, G-LAB, it plans to deploy the robot in logistics operations.

A Hyundai GLOVIS official noted, 'We will strive for continuous technological development and strengthen the competitiveness of our smart logistics solutions business to proactively respond to the rapidly changing logistics industry environment.'