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Live the Future
of Technology Every Day

NAVER develops proprietary technology through continuous R&D, connecting people,


spaces, and information to create a platform embedded in daily life.

NAVER's generative AI
HyperCLOVA X

A hyperscale AI built on NAVER's data and proprietary technology.
With a deep understanding of language and culture, it solves complex


business challenges and advances tech sovereignty.
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  1. AI-specialized hybrid cloud

    Neurocloud integrates GPU clusters with dedicated hybrid cloud hardware, delivering the HyperCLOVA X model complete with both training and operational tools.

  2. AI development tool

    for business
    CLOVA Studio is a development tool that allows for the easy creation of AI-powered services and is currently used by over 1,000 enterprises and organizations.

Connecting the Physical
and Digital Worlds
Spatial AI

Spatial AI builds digital twins of the physical world with real-time sync,

driving innovation in AR, VR, MR, robotics, autonomous driving, and smart cities.
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  1. AR / VR / MR

    Digital twin data and localization technologies are used to develop AR/VR/MR services for smartphones and smart glasses, providing a new experience for users.

  2. Smart Buildings

    High-precision maps and AI allow robots to move freely throughout a building, naturally interacting with people to provide high-quality services.

  3. Smart Cities

    City-scale digital twin platforms are developed rapidly and precisely to address urban challenges, providing the foundation for next-generation smart city services.

For Natural Coexistence with Humans
Robotics

NAVER is expanding robot capabilities with Cloud and AI,


accelerating mass adoption using HRI technology for natural human-robot interaction.
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  1. 1784

    The world's first robot-friendly building
    1784 is a robot-friendly building where robotics, AI, 5G, and cloud technologies are integrated. Over 100 robots are controlled by a cloud platform to perform various services.

  2. Hyperscale Data Center

    GAK Sejong
    GAK Sejong is a testbed for future industries. An automated robotics system manages the IT asset lifecycle, from warehousing to inventory, maximizing operational productivity.

  3. Foundation Model-Based AI

    for Robotics
    NAVER LABS researchers in Korea and Europe are developing versatile, foundation model-based AI. This technology enables robots to rapidly adapt to new environments and perform diverse roles.

Expand the Senses with Technology
Immersive media

Immersive media is a new media paradigm that expands user experience by integrating cutting-edge technologies.


Real-time rendering, spatial audio, motion capture, and HDR maximize content immersion and impact.
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  1. Immersive live commerce

    AI-generated backgrounds create natural environments perfectly suited to any product. A real-time broadcasting system ensures the rapid production and delivery of brand-centric commerce content.

  2. VX (Virtual eXperience)

    streaming
    A streamer's full-body movements and facial expressions are precisely captured. This creates highly immersive virtual characters, customizable for any real-time VX content format.

  3. Real-time viewing experience

    optimization
    HDR video and spatial audio optimize in real time across devices and network conditions. This delivers a seamless, stable viewing experience.

Tech investment and research overview

Technology-Focused CVC
NAVER D2SF

NAVER D2SF is a corporate venture capital (CVC) that invests in early-stage innovators. Since 2015, it has invested in 115 startups across fields such as AI, XR, and robotics.
Our investment
and collaboration at a glance
Direct startup investment
1
teams
115 teams have received direct investment to date, including 3 strategic acquisitions.
Focus on tech startups
1
%
54% of all investments are in AI, with proactive
funding in frontier technologies like 3D, XR, robotics, and mobility.
Focus on early-stage startups
1
%
99% of investments are in early-stage startups (seed to Series A), with support for product development and market validation.
Collaborations with NAVER
1
cases
Over 220 collaboration agendas have been established for technology advancement and new business expansion.

Continuous collaboration on AI research
AI R&D

NAVER leads global AI research with top institutions. It has published over 450 papers at major conferences (47,000+ citations) and secured over 500 patents in Spatial AI.
NAVER Cloud
key research areas
ML Research
Research into machine learning algorithms and models focusing on multimodality, reliability, and optimization
Backbone Research
A comprehensive study on deep learning and artificial intelligence
Language Research
Research focused on creating reliable, safe, and trustworthy language models
Generation Research
Support for user creativity through high-quality generative models
HCI Research
Research into human-computer interaction design for AI that is genuinely beneficial to users
AI Safety
The NAVER Future AI Center collaborates with global researchers to study trustworthy AI technology and establish NAVER's AI policies
NAVER LABS
key research areas
Robotics
Development of core technologies for robots in everyday spaces
Digital Twin
Research into the latest digital twin solutions applicable to autonomous driving, robotics, smart cities, and XR
Autonomous Driving
Advancements in full-stack autonomous driving technologies, including localization, perception, planning, and control
VL & AR
Research into image analysis technologies that converge location awareness and real-world spatial information