CES 2025: Hyundai Motor Group's ZER01NE and Startups Showcase 10 Groundbreaking Technologies
Expanding Global Collaboration with Startups at CES 2025
Hyundai Motor Group's open innovation platform, ZER01NE, participated in the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to expand collaboration opportunities with global startups. The ZER01NE booth was filled with innovative technologies from domestic and international startups with strong global competitiveness.
Marking its third consecutive appearance at CES since 2023, ZER01NE leveraged the global stage to showcase its open innovation initiatives. Hyundai Motor Group’s global open innovation hub, Hyundai CRADLE, also participated to share insights and trends in cutting-edge technologies. With CRADLE hubs in the U.S., Germany, Israel, China, and Singapore, Hyundai Motor Group has been identifying promising startups worldwide.
ZER01NE set up its exhibition space at the Eureka Park in the Venetian Expo, a dedicated exhibition hall for startups at CES. This year, ZER01NE presented 10 startups and their key technologies under themes such as mobility, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). Startups supported by ZER01NE, Hyundai CRADLE, and the Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation’s H-OnDream program were featured, highlighting Hyundai Motor Group’s global efforts to discover and support innovative companies.
Exhibition Highlights
With a 185-square-meter open booth design, ZER01NE welcomed numerous visitors, ensuring seamless interaction among startups and showcasing cutting-edge technologies. Among the many attractions, the individual booths featuring the innovative technologies of 10 startups garnered significant attention.
10 Innovative Technologies from ZER01NE’s Partner Startups
Deep In Sight: AI-Based Driver and Passenger Monitoring System
Deep In Sight introduced its AI-based 3D camera solutions, including the In-Cabin Monitoring System and the DIMENVUE Pro, a LiDAR-based 3D spatial measurement device. These technologies enhance safety by monitoring drivers and passengers in real time, offering precise facial recognition even under challenging conditions like wearing masks or sunglasses.
MADDE: SiC Component Manufacturing via 3D Printing
Specializing in 3D printing, MADDE showcased its innovations in manufacturing silicon carbide (SiC) components for industries such as semiconductors, space, and nuclear energy. MADDE's proprietary binder jet 3D printing significantly reduces production time and cost compared to traditional manufacturing methods.
Terracle: Chemical Recycling of Waste Plastics
Terracle demonstrated its depolymerization technology, which breaks down PET plastics into raw materials like TPA (terephthalic acid) and EG (ethylene glycol). Visitors explored the process and saw applications like recycled seat belts made from this technology.
Tesollo: Advanced Robotic Grippers
Tesollo introduced its DG-5F robotic hand, a human-like 5-finger gripper with 20 independently actuated joints, capable of precise handling and adaptable gripping algorithms.
Smart Tire Company: Airless Shape Memory Alloy Tires
The Smart Tire Company unveiled its airless tires made from shape memory alloys, offering superior durability, resilience, and puncture resistance.
Narnia Labs: AI-Powered Product Design Solutions
Narnia Labs presented AslanX, a No/Low-Code AI platform that empowers engineers to develop AI-driven design solutions, reducing inefficiencies and accelerating development.
Koop: Insurance for Autonomous Vehicles and Robots
Koop introduced tailored insurance solutions for autonomous vehicles and automation technologies, utilizing an API-based platform for real-time processing and data analysis.
3I Solution: Real-Time Elemental Analysis
3I Solution showcased its neutron-based composition analyzers, capable of real-time material analysis without the need for decomposition or sampling. The system integrates IoT features for seamless operation and management.
Capture 6: Direct Air Capture of CO₂
Capture 6 presented its innovative method of capturing CO₂ using concentrated brine from desalination plants, offering an energy-efficient and sustainable approach to climate tech.
InvaLab: Advanced Ecological Restoration
InvaLab combined drone technology, data-driven ecosystem analysis, and efficient seed ball deployment to restore ecosystems impacted by invasive species.
ZER01NE and Startups Paving the Way for Innovation
The ZER01NE exhibition at CES 2025 showcased the immense potential of startups and their transformative technologies. Through vibrant collaboration and exchange, Hyundai Motor Group's ZER01NE and CRADLE continue to pioneer open innovation, fostering the development of future technologies and advancing new business opportunities.
Source: https://naver.me/xExIa3vN (HMG Journal)
CES 2025: Hyundai Motor Group's ZER01NE and Startups Showcase 10 Groundbreaking Technologies
Expanding Global Collaboration with Startups at CES 2025
Hyundai Motor Group's open innovation platform, ZER01NE, participated in the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to expand collaboration opportunities with global startups. The ZER01NE booth was filled with innovative technologies from domestic and international startups with strong global competitiveness.
Marking its third consecutive appearance at CES since 2023, ZER01NE leveraged the global stage to showcase its open innovation initiatives. Hyundai Motor Group’s global open innovation hub, Hyundai CRADLE, also participated to share insights and trends in cutting-edge technologies. With CRADLE hubs in the U.S., Germany, Israel, China, and Singapore, Hyundai Motor Group has been identifying promising startups worldwide.
ZER01NE set up its exhibition space at the Eureka Park in the Venetian Expo, a dedicated exhibition hall for startups at CES. This year, ZER01NE presented 10 startups and their key technologies under themes such as mobility, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). Startups supported by ZER01NE, Hyundai CRADLE, and the Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation’s H-OnDream program were featured, highlighting Hyundai Motor Group’s global efforts to discover and support innovative companies.
Exhibition Highlights
With a 185-square-meter open booth design, ZER01NE welcomed numerous visitors, ensuring seamless interaction among startups and showcasing cutting-edge technologies. Among the many attractions, the individual booths featuring the innovative technologies of 10 startups garnered significant attention.
10 Innovative Technologies from ZER01NE’s Partner Startups
Deep In Sight: AI-Based Driver and Passenger Monitoring System
Deep In Sight introduced its AI-based 3D camera solutions, including the In-Cabin Monitoring System and the DIMENVUE Pro, a LiDAR-based 3D spatial measurement device. These technologies enhance safety by monitoring drivers and passengers in real time, offering precise facial recognition even under challenging conditions like wearing masks or sunglasses.
MADDE: SiC Component Manufacturing via 3D Printing
Specializing in 3D printing, MADDE showcased its innovations in manufacturing silicon carbide (SiC) components for industries such as semiconductors, space, and nuclear energy. MADDE's proprietary binder jet 3D printing significantly reduces production time and cost compared to traditional manufacturing methods.
Terracle: Chemical Recycling of Waste Plastics
Terracle demonstrated its depolymerization technology, which breaks down PET plastics into raw materials like TPA (terephthalic acid) and EG (ethylene glycol). Visitors explored the process and saw applications like recycled seat belts made from this technology.
Tesollo: Advanced Robotic Grippers
Tesollo introduced its DG-5F robotic hand, a human-like 5-finger gripper with 20 independently actuated joints, capable of precise handling and adaptable gripping algorithms.
Smart Tire Company: Airless Shape Memory Alloy Tires
The Smart Tire Company unveiled its airless tires made from shape memory alloys, offering superior durability, resilience, and puncture resistance.
Narnia Labs: AI-Powered Product Design Solutions
Narnia Labs presented AslanX, a No/Low-Code AI platform that empowers engineers to develop AI-driven design solutions, reducing inefficiencies and accelerating development.
Koop: Insurance for Autonomous Vehicles and Robots
Koop introduced tailored insurance solutions for autonomous vehicles and automation technologies, utilizing an API-based platform for real-time processing and data analysis.
3I Solution: Real-Time Elemental Analysis
3I Solution showcased its neutron-based composition analyzers, capable of real-time material analysis without the need for decomposition or sampling. The system integrates IoT features for seamless operation and management.
Capture 6: Direct Air Capture of CO₂
Capture 6 presented its innovative method of capturing CO₂ using concentrated brine from desalination plants, offering an energy-efficient and sustainable approach to climate tech.
InvaLab: Advanced Ecological Restoration
InvaLab combined drone technology, data-driven ecosystem analysis, and efficient seed ball deployment to restore ecosystems impacted by invasive species.
ZER01NE and Startups Paving the Way for Innovation
The ZER01NE exhibition at CES 2025 showcased the immense potential of startups and their transformative technologies. Through vibrant collaboration and exchange, Hyundai Motor Group's ZER01NE and CRADLE continue to pioneer open innovation, fostering the development of future technologies and advancing new business opportunities.
Source: https://naver.me/xExIa3vN (HMG Journal)