Korea writes physical AI rulebook as UN body names ETRI to lead standards

South Korea's ETRI won editorial control over core terminology in the first ITU body dedicated to physical AI governance. Korean researchers will draft the first set of definitions that future standards for robots, autonomous vehicles and industrial AI will reference.

• ETRI gained editorial control over ITU physical AI body terminology
• Korean researchers will write the first draft of definitions
• Standards will cover robots, autonomous vehicles and industrial AI