Samsung SDI Targets Robot and UAM Batteries, Also Prepares Sodium-Ion Battery Launch

Published: Apr 15, 2026 16:37

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Samsung SDI said on the 15th that it is focusing on battery development for robotics and urban air mobility (UAM) applications.

Speaking at the SNE Research Global Battery Conference NGBS 2026 in Seoul, a senior vice president from the company’s advanced development and technology strategy teams emphasized that batteries will play a key role in connecting AI and human-centered environments as AI converges with humanoid robotics.

The company also confirmed that it is internally preparing mass production plans for sodium-ion batteries and may make an official announcement by the end of this year or next year.

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