LG CNS and Kurly have signed a memorandum of understanding on May 18, 2026, to co-develop humanoid robotics applications in logistics automation. The partnership will test humanoid robots and validate LG CNS’s PhysicalWorks platform at Kurly’s fulfillment centers. The initiative aims to improve operational safety, reduce worker burden, and enhance efficiency across inbound, storage, picking, and outbound processes. LG CNS previously supported Kurly’s Gimpo and Changwon logistics centers, gaining expertise in multi-environment warehouse operations and overnight delivery logistics. The collaboration leverages Kurly’s extensive logistics field data and AI-driven operations to develop next-generation robot-based logistics intelligence systems.
Partnership Aims to Deploy Humanoid Robots in Logistics Centers
According to www.thelec.net, LG CNS and online grocery and e-commerce company Kurly signed a memorandum of understanding on May 18, 2026, to jointly test humanoid robots and validate LG CNS’s PhysicalWorks platform at Kurly’s fulfillment centers. The collaboration focuses on advancing smart logistics automation by identifying warehouse tasks where humanoid robots can reduce worker burden and improve operational safety. The companies plan to measure robot task accuracy, execution speed, and efficiency improvements compared to existing workflows.
Field Validation of PhysicalWorks Platform
The core of the partnership involves field validation of LG CNS’s robot training and operations platform, PhysicalWorks, at Kurly’s logistics centers. The companies will assess the platform’s field applicability in real-world conditions. According to the source, LG CNS will integrate Kurly’s automated warehouse equipment and logistics operating systems to enhance efficiency across the entire logistics process, from inbound handling and storage to picking and outbound shipping.
“We hope to drive innovation across logistics sites by combining LG CNS’s advanced physical AI technologies with our field data,” — Hur Tae-young, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Kurly
Previous Collaboration and Infrastructure Expertise
LG CNS has previously worked on construction projects for Kurly’s Gimpo integrated logistics center and Changwon logistics center. These projects involved developing expertise in operating ambient, refrigerated, and frozen environments within a single facility, as well as supporting Kurly’s overnight delivery service. The companies noted that Kurly has accumulated extensive logistics field data and has been improving operational efficiency through data and AI technologies.
“Through this collaboration, we aim to create innovative technologies centered on real operational environments,” — Park Sang-gyun, Executive Vice President and Head of LG CNS’s Communications, Distribution and Service Business Division
Leadership and Strategic Focus
Key executives involved in the partnership include Park Sang-gyun, executive vice president and head of LG CNS’s communications, distribution and service business division, and Lee Joon-ho, executive vice president and head of the smart logistics and city business division. At Kurly, Chief Operating Officer Hur Tae-young is leading the initiative. The companies plan to jointly identify additional business opportunities based on successful deployment cases of humanoid robots in logistics centers, with a focus on advancing next-generation robot-based logistics intelligence systems.
- May 18, 2026 — Date of memorandum signing
- Field validation of PhysicalWorks platform at Kurly’s fulfillment centers
- Integration of Kurly’s automated warehouse equipment and logistics operating systems
- Use of Kurly’s overnight delivery logistics infrastructure
Source: www.thelec.net
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