SWM
About
About SWM
SWM develops autonomous-driving systems that combine perception, planning, control, vehicle integration and fleet monitoring. Its Armstrong platform has progressed through multiple compute generations and is deployed in road-going robotaxis built on production vehicle platforms.
The company operates paid autonomous passenger services in South Korea and uses public-road operations to develop its data and software stack. In Seoul's Gangnam service, SWM is expanding its fleet from five to 13 vehicles from 20 August 2026 as part of a 19-vehicle programme jointly operated with Kakao Mobility.
Deployments
- Operating use
2026-08-20 - SWM will operate 13 autonomous taxis in Seoul's overnight Gangnam service from 20 August 2026, up from five vehicles. - SWM vehicles in the Gangnam overnight service - Gangnam autonomous-driving service area
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Team
- Kim Kihyuk - Co-Chief Executive Officer - Co-leads SWM's autonomous-driving platform and robotaxi business.
- Chung Seokwoo - Co-Chief Executive Officer - Co-leads SWM's autonomous-driving and mobility operations.
Timeline
Events
- 2026-09-09 - Market Signal - Kakao Mobility reports 2,000 autonomous rides and 13,000 km in Gangnam
The overnight service began in March with two vehicles and expanded to six in August. Kakao plans to combine perception and decision-making in one end-to-end model while retaining rule-based safety checks. The service has an average rider rating of 4.97 out of five; one reported rear-end collision caused no injuries.
Source - 2026-08-20 - Deployment - SWM and Kakao Mobility expand Gangnam robotaxi fleet to 19 vehicles
SWM's share of the fleet increases from five to 13 vehicles, while Kakao Mobility increases from two to six. Passengers continue to hail the taxis through Kakao T across the Gangnam operating area using the service's fixed overnight fare structure. The programme is seeking approval for autonomous operation across the full service area, including school zones, before considering later daytime expansion.
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Relations
Relationships
- Kakao Mobility
Gangnam Overnight Autonomous Taxi Operations - SWM and Kakao Mobility co-operate Seoul's overnight Gangnam autonomous-taxi programme, with separate vehicle fleets accessed through Kakao T.