The first army AI base was created in South Korea
The AX base in Phang will specialize in training robots to perform dangerous military tasks
Quick Look
- South Korea's Ministry of Defense opened the army's first artificial intelligence base, AX, in Phang.
- The facility is designed to train humanoid and multi-legged robots that will be used for cargo transportation and mine clearance.
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Why It Matters
South Korea's Ministry of Defense is seeking to introduce advanced AI technologies into the defense sector to improve operational efficiency.
South Korea's Ministry of Defense announced that it has opened the country's first army artificial intelligence (AI) base, with the help of which it plans to introduce modern technologies, in particular physical AI, into the defense sector.
“The Ministry of Defense, under the leadership of the head of the department, Kang Shin-chul, held the opening ceremony of the AX base at the Techno Valley industrial complex in Phang on October 12. The AX army base in Phang will specialize in physical AI technologies,” says a press release published on Monday on the official website of the department.
According to information from the South Korean Ministry of Defense, data for physical AI will be collected and stored at the base, which will subsequently be used for training and training humanoid and multi-legged robots. As noted, these robots are planned to be used to transport goods to dangerous areas, neutralize explosive devices and eliminate mines.
The department explained that in this way, it is expected, it will be possible to increase operational efficiency and reduce the degree of military involvement in dangerous operations.
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Open Questions
- When are the remaining four AI centers scheduled to open?
- What is the budget for the AX project?
