Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of research that artificially implements human intelligence. Hyundai KEFICO is conducting on-device AI research based on an optimal AI model for AI technology application.

Hyundai KEFICO is interested in the technology of optimizing the AI model in line with the specifications of the target device, and aims to use minimum device resources while maintaining AI inference performance. AI models customized and optimized to devices can be generated by using this technology. Hyundai KEFICO plans to apply AI technology to various application systems such as machine vision, mobility, etc. going forward.

Hyundai KEFICO is pioneering the future of smart mobility by implementing On-Device AI technology that enables AI models to run directly on vehicle control units. Our seamless integration of trained AI models with vehicle control logic rooted in the Model-Based Design (MBD) significantly improved development and verification efficiency, leading to the simplification of the AI features application and reducing development cycles drastically. Through MBD-based integrated design, we introduce a new paradigm that enables the simultaneous development of AI and control logic on a single platform.

AI model compression is a technology that minimizes the model's computation and size while maintaining the model's inference performance. Research on various compression techniques, such as pruning, quantization, distillation, etc. is being conducted. Pruning is a technique that eliminates the parts with relatively low importance from a model, while quantization is a technique of converting the scope of parameter changes within a model into a simple form. Distillation is a technique that generalizes knowledge of a large model to transmit it to small models. Hyundai KEFICO is implementing an optimal AI model on target devices based on such compression techniques.

Hyundai KEFICO is developing AI-based machine vision aimed at significantly enhancing the quality and productivity of manufacturing processes. By integrating precise visual recognition with automation technology, our machine vision solutions maximize efficiency on the manufacturing floor and play an essential role in advancing Hyundai KEFICO's smart factory initiatives. Moving forward, Hyundai KEFICO will continue to invest in R&D to deliver more sophisticated and intelligent manufacturing solutions, further strengthening our global manufacturing competitiveness.