Renault Korea and Kakao Mobility Join Hands to Innovate for the SDV Era

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Renault Korea has joined hands with Kakao Mobility to innovate next-generation vehicle experiences in the era of software-defined vehicles (SDV). This collaboration aims to develop future mobility services. On the 8th, Renault Korea announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kakao Mobility titled "Innovation for Next-Generation Vehicle Experiences." The agreement was established to combine Renault Korea's vehicle platforms with Kakao Mobility's mobility technologies. Both companies' software capabilities will also be actively utilized.

Both parties will base their collaboration on Renault Korea's vehicle platforms. Through this, they plan to advance the development and verification of various technologies. Key areas of cooperation include the development of high-definition maps (HD Maps) for implementing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The agreement also covers the advancement of software technology development and next-generation in-vehicle infotainment systems. They will improve connectivity services and discover new customer experiences suitable for future mobility environments. Nicolas Parry, Renault Korea's Noh Ko-ri-a (President), evaluated this agreement as a starting point for creating innovative services fitting the SDV era. He emphasized that by concentrating vehicle development expertise and partner capabilities, they will continuously present innovative services.

Prior to signing this MOU, both companies had already verified their cooperation potential. They jointly participated in the "Next Rise 2026" event held at COEX from June 18th to 19th. At Renault Korea's booth, a next-generation mobility concept car based on the new model "Grand Koleos" was exhibited. The vehicle is equipped with an openR panoramic screen. It represents a future service that allows users to utilize the 'Kakao T Taxi Driver App' without any external devices. Additionally, a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system exclusively for rear-seat passengers was implemented. This technology provides taxi passengers with driving information, customized content, and convenience features.

This agreement is part of Renault Korea's "Open Innovation" strategy. Renault Korea is pursuing collaborations with domestic ICT companies and startups. Currently, it is providing various services through open innovation. 'R: Rush,' a service based on AI-generated music, is a prime example. The augmented reality (XR) game 'R: Racing,' which utilizes the vehicle's front camera, is also being serviced at Phlangt. At the Next Rise event, Renault Korea shared technologies with multiple companies besides Kakao Mobility. Tmap Mobility, Valeo, and Smash Labs participated.

Renault Korea plans to continuously expand collaborations with partners across various industries in the future. Through this, it aims to build a future mobility ecosystem. The company will also continue its efforts to develop innovative vehicle services.

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