Samsung Prepares 'AI Eyes' For Robot Humanoids, Ready To Change The Future Of Technology

Samsung has ambitions to become the main provider of robotic eyes (photo: dock. samsung)

JAKARTA - Samsung is reportedly developing artificial intelligence (AI)-based vision capabilities for future-generation humanoid robots, a major step that can change the way robots interact with the human world.

Armed with a long experience in camera and AI, Samsung has ambitions to become the main provider of robotic eyes', which will accelerate the integration of this technology in everyday life.

The robotics industry is currently growing rapidly, moving from an industrial automation to a more versatile and human-like engine. Samsung, an electronics giant from South Korea, is reportedly positioning itself to play an important role in this transformation. According to local media reports, the company is developing an AI-based vision system that will become a vital component for future humanoid robots.

Although the details of this project are still kept secret, the basic idea opens up the possibility of interest to the world of technology. Imagine a humanoid robot capable of helping with homework, treating patients in hospital, or serving customers in a store they need to understand and navigate the complex human environment. And this is where vision becomes the most crucial aspect.

With Samsung's expertise in camera technology, image processing, and artificial intelligence, the company is in a unique position to develop a vision system that future robots need.

The advanced camera sensor technology in the Galaxy smartphone line, coupled with a large investment in image recognition and object detection AI, is a strong foundation for this project.

Samsung is not a new player in the robotics world. One example is Ballie, a spherical robot that functions as a household assistant and has been introduced in several teasers over the years. Although not a humanoid robot, Ballie still needs the same vision skills to recognize the surrounding environment.

The report from The Korea Herald also highlights the presence of Samsung Bot Handy, a smart robot capable of recognizing and manipulating objects. This shows how serious Samsung is in expanding its business outside mobile devices and household electronics.

Samsung is also likely to choose a partner path with other robotics companies, instead of fully producing humanoid robots themselves. That way, they can focus on providing core technology in the form of an AI-based vision system, which can be integrated into robots made by other companies. This approach is similar to how Samsung has been supplying components such as screens and memory chips to other technology manufacturers.

This move is part of Samsung's new strategy to get out of the pressure of poor performance in some of its business lines. The company has stated that it will focus on innovation in new sectors, including robotics and medical, as a comprehensive improvement effort.

While there is no certainty when humanoid robots will become a common part of human life, Samsung's focus on AI vision technology shows that they believe this future is in sight.

If successful, this step can accelerate the presence of humanoid robots that are truly capable of seeing, understanding, and interacting with a world like humans, a picture that used to be only in science fiction.