South Korea-based companies Kia and Samsung have signed an agreement to collaborate on the Internet of Things (IoT) technology for automotive, and announced new consumer use cases.
Kia will begin integrating its dedicated vehicle (PBV) into Samsung’s AI-powered IoT platform, SmartThings Pro. Both entities signed a memorandum (MOU) at the 2025 KIA EV day event in Spain, demonstrating the full acceptance of emerging technologies.
Starting with the PV5 model, KIA will renovate its SmartThings Pro to enhance business mobility, ensuring seamless connectivity between vehicle and commercial operations, improving efficiency and streamlining workflows. The project will take pilots in several use cases following the Proof of Concept (POC) Verification Phase, scheduled for commercial deployments in mid-2026.
During POC verification, PBV employers were able to remotely control the Samsung Smart Appliance from the car via an in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system or tablet connected to the PBV.
In one use case, both companies experiment with “work mode” on a PBV, triggering the air conditioner and sign remotely before users enter the store. Conversely, “closing mode” allows you to remotely turn off the appliance and turn on the security monitoring device due to real-time alerts or equipment malfunction.
These remote features allow unmanned guesthouse operators to check in and handle business operations from the vehicle. Unmanned laundromats, cafes and a wide range of stores can also leverage IoT integration to manipulate pre-configured workflows.
“With SmartThings Pro, B2B customers can centrally control both their stores and their vehicles,” said Park Chan-Woo, vice president of Samsung’s B2B Integrated Offering Center. “Through this collaboration, we aim to expand our AI-driven B2B solutions with KIA’s mobility expertise.”
Based on previous tripartite agreements between Hyundai (NASDAQ: HYMTF), SAMSUNG and KIA, there are plans to expand IoT integration in the coming months.
In addition to IoT, blockchain technology is also betting claims in the automotive manufacturing sector, launching new applications for the industry. In one case, the California Department of Automobiles (DMV) has turned to blockchain, storing car titles for greater transparency, recording autonomous vehicles, and BMW (NASDAQ: BMWYY) and General Motors (NASDAQ: GM) have also integrated technology to protect user data from unauthorized access.
With the latest developments in the sector, experts predict that the automotive blockchain market is expected to swell with a combined annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25% over eight years.
Metaverse for industrial use cases
In other news, T-Systems of Deutsche Telekom’s (NASDAQ: DTEGY) International System Integrator Division has announced a partnership with consulting firm Dres & Sommer, Metaverse-based digital twin, offering industrial use cases.
The platform leverages the NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) Omniverse, designed for enterprise applications, particularly the digitalization of the industrial environment. This joint offering is used to create replicas of real industrial environments with the help of underlying blockchain technology.
The project is taking action in the automotive sector, with parties experimenting with offerings by tapping on the provided car maker. The parties say the offer shows a glimpse of the promise and sets the stage for a wider expansion into other industries.
Manufacturers can use Omniverse-based platforms to digitally map equipment, systems, buildings, and personnel. The Digital Twin offers advanced monitoring and preventive maintenance capabilities to eliminate supply chain bottlenecks.
“This will enable internal and external teams to work faster and more efficiently,” read the statement. “Improved data available ensures an overall concept, improved planning quality, and an early assessment of smoother commissioning, both in the substantive and real world.”
Apart from advanced surveillance, the platform offers a variety of benefits, including transparency and efficiency perks. Manufacturers may also use this offering to comply with financial audits and carbon emission tracking regulations.
In addition to streamlined joint processes between departments, there is lower planning and operational costs.
“Industrial companies in all sectors are in a phase of change,” said Christian Hort, executive at T-Systems. “The rich, possible application scenarios provide manufacturers with a wide range of solutions for factory and construction planning.”
Since its debut in the automotive sector, blockchain has seen wide applicability across the board. A study compiled by Report Prime in 2024 shows that blockchain in the automotive market could skyrocket to a market capitalization of $160 million by the end of the decade.
There are already signs of growth in the sector, highlighted by the digitalization of 42 million car titles on US distributed ledgers, with prominent automakers from the other side of the globe after the lawsuit.
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