Robots Perform Magic and Even K-Pop... Galaxy Corporation's 'POLYMATH' Experiment

CEO Choi Yongho: "The future of AI is ultimately about people"

Galaxy Corporation CEO Choi Yongho (right) and Shin Taegyun, head of the Naeilmorae Research Institute and adviser at Galaxy Corporation. Provided by Galaxy Corporation.

Galaxy Corporation is expanding its business of applying artificial intelligence (AI) robots to cultural and artistic fields, including magic and fashion.

Galaxy Corporation held its "POLYMATH" event on November 10 at Galaxy Robot Park in Gangdong-gu, Seoul. Marking UNESCO's World Science Day for Peace and Development, the company introduced its business direction of combining the humanities, science and technology, and culture and the arts.

Magician Lee Jun-hyung took the stage with a robot that day. The robot mimicked human movements and performed a trick in which it guessed a card chosen by an audience member. The show concluded with a levitation trick using the robot.

Shin Taegyun, head of Galaxy Corporation's Naeilmorae Research Institute and an adviser to the company, unveiled his new book, "POLYMATH X^3," at the event. Co-written with Galaxy Corporation CEO Choi Yongho, the book explores the types of talent needed in the AI era and how companies should develop.

A polymath is someone who creates new value by connecting knowledge and expertise from different fields. The book's concept of "POLYMATH X^3" combines the humanities, science and technology, and culture and the arts to transcend the boundaries of existing industries.

"The future of AI ultimately comes down to humans," Choi said. "The ultimate purpose of technology is not to replace people, but to expand human potential and create greater happiness." He added, "Galaxy will bring together the humanities, the arts, and science and technology in a hyper-convergent way to usher in a new era in which humans and robots not only coexist but also thrive together."

He cited the combination of K-pop and robots as a prime example of polymathy. Combining a singer's music, performances, and intellectual property (IP) with robot technology can reduce constraints of time and space, he explained. Galaxy Corporation is also the agency for singer G-Dragon and actor Song Kang-ho.

"A song can be introduced to 100 countries online, but a person cannot travel to all 100 countries," he said. "When the powerful IP and software of the Korean Wave are combined with robots as hardware, robots can complement what humans cannot do and create new value." He also mentioned the possibility of using robots for world tours.

Starting with its robot park in Seoul, Galaxy Corporation has presented global peace performances in places including New York and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). On November 16, it will hold the Physical AI fashion show "MACH 33." 

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