Samsung to Transform Manufacturing with AI-Driven Factories by 2030
Samsung Electronics has announced a comprehensive strategy to transition its global manufacturing operations into fully AI-Driven Factories by 2030. This initiative aims to integrate artificial intelligence across the entire manufacturing value chain, from logistics and production to quality control and shipment, establishing a new era of autonomous production [Samsung Newsroom].
AI Integration Across the Manufacturing Process
The transition will involve implementing digital twin-based simulations throughout Samsung’s manufacturing processes. Specialized AI agents will be deployed for quality control, production, and logistics, strengthening data-driven analysis and pre-validation. This is expected to elevate quality standards, operational efficiency, and productivity across the company’s global network [Korea Times].
Expanding AI into Environmental, Health, and Safety
Samsung will as well expand AI integration into Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) operations. Proactive detection and automated hazard prevention systems will be implemented to enhance workplace safety standards across all production facilities worldwide [Samsung Newsroom].
Agentic AI at the Core of the Transformation
Central to this transformation is ‘Agentic AI’ – initially featured in the Galaxy S26 series – which autonomously plans, executes, and optimizes decisions to achieve defined objectives. Samsung is leveraging its AI expertise from the mobile sector to create a foundation for on-site autonomy in manufacturing [The Outpost].
Robotics and Automation
To accelerate the shift towards autonomy, Samsung is introducing humanoid and task-specialized robotics across production lines. These include Operating Robots for line operations and facility management, Logistics Robots for material handling, and Assembly Robots for precision manufacturing. Digital twin-integrated Environmental Safety Robots will monitor conditions and proactively mitigate on-site hazards in areas with limited human access [Samsung Newsroom].
Industry Engagement and Governance
Samsung plans to showcase its industrial AI strategy and digital twin-based manufacturing innovation vision at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona. The company will also introduce its ‘governance strategy for expanding AI autonomy’ at the Samsung Mobile Business Summit (SMBS), emphasizing safety mechanisms embedded from the initial design stage to ensure responsible AI expansion for customers and partners [Samsung Newsroom], [Korea Times].
“The future of manufacturing innovation lies not only in automation but in autonomous production sites, where AI understands on-site conditions and independently makes optimal decisions,” said YoungSoo Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Technology Research at Samsung Electronics [Korea Times].