- Students developed AI agents using real-world manufacturing data to solve practical industry problems
- The program emphasized job-ready AI skills, hands-on learning, and direct exposure to industrial use cases
- High-performing participants were recognized by Hyundai NGV for innovation, system design, and real-world applicability
Hanyang University recently partnered with Hyundai NGV, an affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group, to host a two-day AI agent hackathon aimed at preparing students for careers in industrial artificial intelligence. The event took place at the Chung Mong-Koo Automotive Research Center on the university’s campus and brought together education and industry in a hands-on learning format.
Around 40 students from different academic disciplines participated in the hackathon, where they worked with real manufacturing process image data provided by Hyundai NGV. Their task was to design and build AI agents based on large language models that could analyze situations, make decisions, and take action skills increasingly in demand in modern manufacturing environments.
Unlike traditional AI competitions that focus mainly on accuracy scores, this hackathon emphasized practical problem-solving. Students were evaluated on how well their AI systems could operate in real industrial settings, including their ability to reason, adapt, and execute decisions. Many participants worked through the night, collaborating closely to refine their ideas and systems.
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Hyundai NGV played an active role by supplying real-world data and participating in the judging process. After final evaluations, eight students were selected for outstanding performance and received the Hyundai NGV Award for strong system design and implementation.
University officials said the event highlighted the value of industry-linked education in building job-ready skills. The hackathon was organized under Hanyang’s Industrial AI Talent Development Bootcamp, a national program supported by Korea’s Ministry of Education. The university plans to continue working closely with industry partners to train skilled AI professionals who can meet future workforce needs.
