# Titans Join Forces: LG Innotek Partners with TDK to Develop Solutions for Physical AI

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- Published: 2026-07-28T19:00:00+07:00
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"Creating the Robot’s ‘Skin’ as Well as Its ‘Eyes’"

 ◦ **LG Innotek and TDK align on a strategic partnership in the physical AI sector**
 ◦ **Developing next‑generation vision sensing modules integrated with TDK sensors
   to maximize recognition performance**
 ◦ **Developing a tactile sensing module that acts as the skin of a robot**
 ◦ **CEO Moon Hyuksoo: "We will expand cooperation with TDK across multiple physical
   AI domains."**

SEOUL, South Korea, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LG Innotek is developing not only
the "eyes" of robots but also their "skin."

 [ ⌊[Photo] John Min, LG Innotek CTO (right), and Shuichi Hashiyama, TDK CTO, pose for a commemorative photo at the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for cooperation in developing physical AI solutions, held at LG Innotek’s headquarters in Magok, Gangseo-gu, Seoul.⌉ ](https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/3007887/LG_Innotek_TDK_MOU.html)
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Photo] John Min, LG Innotek CTO (right), and Shuichi Hashiyama, TDK CTO, pose for
a commemorative photo at the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (
MOU) for cooperation in developing physical AI solutions, held at LG Innotek’s headquarters
in Magok, Gangseo-gu, Seoul.

LG Innotek (CEO Moon Hyuksoo) announced on July 28 that the company has aligned 
on a strategic partnership in the field of physical AI with TDK Corporation, a global
electronics company (President and CEO Noboru Saito).

Under the agreement, the two companies plan to deliver a range of physical AI solutions,
including next-generation vision sensing modules and tactile sensing modules, by
combining LG Innotek’s optical and ultra-precision module design technologies with
TDK’s diverse set of sensor technologies.

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) is a global technology company and innovation leader 
in the electronics industry, based in Tokyo, Japan. It has been actively expanding
its sensor business over the past two decades. In particular, TDK is known for its
broad sensor portfolio spanning inertial, directional, temperature and pressure 
and position sensing, which can be applied to a wide range of physical AI use cases.

 ◦ **Developing next‑generation vision sensing modules integrated with TDK sensors
   to maximize recognition performance **

With this partnership, the two companies plan joint advanced research to integrate
LG Innotek’s vision sensing modules with TDK’s various sensors, including inertial
and position sensors and microphones. Through this collaboration, the two companies
plan to launch a next‑generation vision sensing module that offers expanded functionality
and significantly improves recognition performance compared to existing solutions.

This next‑generation vision sensing module aims to maximize robots’ recognition 
accuracy by fusing data on movement, position, and sound, going beyond traditional
vision data collected from only image sensors.

For example, when TDK’s Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) is integrated into the vision
sensing module, it is expected to enable motion blur compensation and image stabilization,
while also preventing visual blind spots through high-frequency tracking and dead
reckoning. 

From the robot manufacturers’ perspective, the integrated module also offers significant
convenience, as various sensors are combined into a single solution. This eliminates
the need to purchase and connect multiple sensors individually, reducing both complexity
and implementation burden.

An LG Innotek official said, "There are numerous types of next‑generation vision
sensing modules that can be created through our partnership with TDK, which offers
dozens of advanced sensor technologies. As a first step, in 2027, we plan to launch
a module equipped with an inertial sensor."

 ◦ **Developing a tactile sensing module that acts as the ‘skin’ of a robot**

Under the partnership, the two companies plan to work together to develop a tactile
sensing module by 2027.

This tactile sensing module functions almost like human skin. Mounted on the robot’s
hands, arms, and body, the module allows it to detect contact with objects and the
pressure it exerts when manipulating them.

The module relies on advanced manufacturing, ultra‑thin form factors, and flexible
structures, making it a high-value‑added component that is very technically challenging
to develop. Recently, the tactile sensing module, together with the vision sensing
module, has become one of the core components of robots.

LG Innotek will provide its module design and digital signal processing capabilities,
while TDK is willing to contribute its ultra‑precision sensing technology from diverse
industries, including consumer and automotive businesses, aiming to create a high‑
performance tactile sensing module tailored to the operating environments of robots.

 ◦ **Broadening cooperation across multiple physical AI domains **

The two companies plan to expand their cooperation into multiple physical AI fields,
particularly real‑time processing and sensor data analysis.

TDK President and CEO Noboru Saito said, "I am pleased for TDK to join hands with
LG Innotek, a world‑class leader in physical AI sensing. By combining TDK’s diverse
fundamental technologies and sensors with LG Innotek’s core capabilities, we will
add value for customers and bring truly revolutionary products to the global market."

LG Innotek CEO Moon Hyuksoo said, "In the robotics industry, multi-sensing—the integration
of numerous sensors into a single system—is expected to become increasingly important.
Through our collaboration with TDK, which offers a broad portfolio of sensor technologies,
we aim to help shape the ecosystem for core robotic components."

He added, "We will continue to partner with a wide range of companies to enhance
the core technologies powering robots’ vision and hands, and accelerate our efforts
to establish a leadership position in the Physical AI market."

Meanwhile, LG Innotek is actively exploring physical AI sensing markets with its
composite sensing modules, which combine multiple sensing components such as world‑
class camera modules, LiDAR, and radar into a single solution. Leveraging its differentiated
competitiveness in cameras, LiDAR, and radar based on proprietary technologies, 
LG Innotek is strengthening its cooperation with other global big tech firms as 
well, including Boston Dynamics.

**[Reference data] Market projection data**

 1. **AI sensor market sizeAccording to market research firm Precedence Research, the
    global AI sensor market is projected to grow at an annual rate of 43.61%, from 
    USD 4.77 billion in 2024 to USD 178.03 by 2034.
 2. **Global sensor market sizeAccording to market research firm IDTechEx, the global
    sensor market is expected to expand by around 6% annually, reaching USD 253.0 billion
    by 2035.
 3. **Physical AI market sizeAccording to market research firm Grand View Research,
    the global physical AI market was valued at USD 81.6 billion in 2025 and is forecast
    to grow at an average annual rate of 36.1%, reaching USD 960.4 billion by 2033.
 4. **According to Grand View Research, the market for tactile sensors used in electronic
    skin applications is expected to grow at a CAGR of 25.1%, expanding from approximately
    USD 3.68 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 21.5 billion by 2033.**

**About LG Innotek Co., Ltd.**

LG Innotek is a cutting-edge materials and components company. The company is the
world’s No.1 supplier of smartphone camera modules, leading innovation in mobile
imaging technology. It is also at the forefront of advancing future technologies,
offering core components for mobility, semiconductors, and robotics, working closely
with customers to realize their visions. Headquartered in Seoul, Korea, LG Innotek
has sales subsidiaries in Germany, the USA, China, Japan, and Taiwan, China, and
production subsidiaries in China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Mexico, and Poland.

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