Kakao Mobility Signs Defense AX MOU with Korea University... Integrating Mobility Technologies

Kakao Mobility announced on October 6 that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea University C5ISRT Convergence Research Institute for mutual development in the field of defense artificial intelligence (AI).

The Korea University C5ISRT Convergence Research Institute is a specialized research organization in the C5ISRT field, which refers to advanced command and control and battlespace awareness systems.

Kakao Mobility announced on the 6th that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for mutual development in the field of defense artificial intelligence (AI) with the C5ISRT Convergence Research Institute of Korea University. Ryu Keung-sun, CEO of Kakao Mobility (left), and Kang Seok-jung, director of Korea University’s C5ISRT Convergence Research Institute, are taking a commemorative photo after signing the MOU. Kakao Mobility

The MOU aims to apply core mobility technologies to the defense sector. Specifically, the two parties plan to engage in research and business cooperation in developing integrated manned-unmanned control platforms for defense AI-based command, control, surveillance, and reconnaissance, as well as the construction of common and standard platforms for defense applications. In addition, collaboration will extend to training specialized personnel in defense AI.

The manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) system is a core technology for future warfare, in which human-operated platforms and one or more unmanned vehicles work together to carry out joint operations. With the increasing use of various unmanned systems such as drones, multi-legged walking robots, and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) in recent years, the capability to operate multiple devices within a single system has become a key element.

Kakao Mobility plans to leverage its AI-based technological capabilities—such as demand forecasting and optimal dispatch, developed through its taxi brokerage platform operations—and expand them into the defense sector.

Lee Keungseon, CEO of Kakao Mobility, stated, "Through this collaboration with Korea University, Kakao Mobility aims to integrate its accumulated core technologies in future mobility and its platform operation expertise into the defense sector. We will actively support defense AX in order to enhance the competitiveness of the domestic defense industry and help secure the capabilities needed for future warfare."

Kang Seokjung, Director of the Korea University C5ISRT Convergence Research Institute, said, "As the utilization of various manned and unmanned systems continues to expand, the ability to integrate and analyze vast amounts of information collected on the battlefield and quickly connect this to command, control, and decision-making through C5ISRT capabilities is emerging as a core element of future defense. Through cooperation with Kakao Mobility, the leading mobility company in Korea, we aim to achieve meaningful results in the advancement of future defense technologies."

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