Valentin Janiaut emphasized LG's growing influence in the SDV space, highlighting the company's shift toward software solutions for infotainment, safety, and operational systems.
LG's automotive business expanded to $7.7 billion in revenue in 2022, providing critical components for major automakers like Hyundai, Kia, GM, and Renault.
LG aims to transform vehicles into personal spaces that seamlessly integrate work, entertainment, and relaxation, leveraging its expertise in home electronics.
Janiaut explained that by 2030, software will account for 30% of a vehicle's value, positioning LG to lead in real-time updates, enhanced connectivity, and customizable user experiences.
LG is working closely with automakers and utilizing AI-driven software to develop autonomous driving technologies, driver attention monitoring, 3D navigation, and face recognition for enhanced safety.
LG shows the future of mobility with AI-driven software solutions
LG's AI technology is driving the future of software-defined vehicles, safety systems, and in-car experiences.
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Seoul, South Korea—Valentin Janiaut, Software Solution Task Lead at LG Vehicle Component Solutions Company, delivered an in-depth presentation on the future of automotive technology, focusing on the company's growing role in the software-defined vehicle (SDV) space. Speaking for attendees of the 2024 LG Media Tour, Janiaut highlighted how LG Electronics, traditionally known for home appliances and entertainment, is making significant strides in the automotive sector, particularly through its VS company (Vehicle Component Solutions).
During the presentation, Janiaut showed the rapid growth of LG's automotive business, which has expanded from a small operation to a division generating $7.7 billion in revenue in 2022. He noted that LG now supplies critical components for major global automakers, including Hyundai, Kia, GM, and Renault. These components range from head units and connectivity systems to advanced in-car infotainment systems, many of which have become standard in modern vehicles.
Janiaut outlined LG's vision of a "living space on wheels," positioning the company at the forefront of transforming the in-car experience. "We are bringing what made LG successful in the home into the mobility space," Janiaut said. "People now want their cars to be personal spaces, with seamless transitions between work, entertainment, and relaxation." He emphasized how LG's software solutions, including its AlphaWare platform, are designed to meet these evolving consumer demands.
A key focus of the presentation was LG's work in SDVs, where the company aims to dominate through its suite of solutions for infotainment, safety, and operational software. Janiaut explained that software is expected to account for 30% of a vehicle's value by 2030, transforming the automotive industry's landscape. LG is actively working with automakers to implement SDV features, allowing for real-time updates, enhanced connectivity, and customizable user experiences.
Janiaut also discussed the company's growing partnerships with OEMs and how LG is working on software to support autonomous driving, cabin monitoring, and driver safety. He described how LG's expertise in AI-driven software is leading the development of key features like driver attention monitoring, 3D navigation, and face recognition for enhanced safety.
The event marked a pivotal moment for LG's push into the mobility market, with Janiaut asserting that the company is prepared to meet the demands of a rapidly changing automotive industry. "If you buy a car today, there is a very high chance that inside that car, there will be an LG product," Janiaut stated, underscoring LG's expanding influence in the automotive sector.
As LG continues to merge its knowledge of home electronics with automotive technology, the company is set to play a crucial role in defining the future of connected vehicles and mobility solutions.