Samsung Electronics has unveiled a bold strategic roadmap to transform its entire global manufacturing network into “AI-Driven Factories” by 2030. The initiative aims to move beyond simple automation toward a fully autonomous production environment where artificial intelligence manages the entire value chain—from the arrival of raw materials to final shipping and quality inspection.
The core of this transformation is Agentic AI, a technology recently debuted in the Galaxy S26 series. Unlike traditional AI, Agentic AI can autonomously plan and execute complex tasks. Samsung is deploying these specialized AI agents alongside digital twin technology—virtual replicas of physical factories—to simulate production processes in real-time. This allows the company to predict maintenance needs, optimize logistics, and pre-validate manufacturing changes before they happen on the physical floor.
Furthermore, Samsung is integrating a diverse fleet of robotics to handle precision tasks and hazardous environments. This includes humanoid operating robots, autonomous material handlers, and specialized safety robots integrated with digital twins to monitor facility conditions. To ensure these systems remain secure, Samsung will introduce a new “AI autonomy governance strategy” at the upcoming MWC 2026, focusing on embedding safety mechanisms directly into the industrial AI design.
