-Advances smart homes through Ambient AI that understands user context and delivers proactive services
-Leverages a single camera and proprietary on-device LLMs to enhance privacy protection and product competitiveness
-Targets the North American smart home market with a global product launch planned for Q1 2026, with NAVER D2SF providing active support for global expansion
SEONGNAM, South Korea, Dec. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVER D2SF, corporate venturing(CV) arm of NAVER, announced a new investment in Sorcerics, an Ambient AI startup developing autonomous AI home solutions. Sorcerics has built an AI-powered home system that understands users' situations, intentions, and contextual signals to proactively deliver services, and is preparing for a global product launch in North America in the first quarter of 2026.
Guided by the philosophy of Ambient AI—where technology blends naturally into everyday environments—Sorcerics aims to transform smart homes into spaces that "take care of users on their own." While conventional smart home systems operate passively by responding only to explicit commands, Sorcerics pursues a fully autonomous AI home that adapts to users and delivers services proactively based on contextual understanding.
Sorcerics' AI home solution combines a single camera with its proprietary large language model (LLM) to analyze user gestures, behaviors, and environmental cues, enabling a nuanced understanding of user intent and the delivery of optimal services. For example, instead of simply turning off the lights when a user lies down, the system interprets the user's readiness for sleep and adjusts lighting levels accordingly. By running up to five AI models simultaneously on-device, the solution enhances privacy protection while maintaining high performance. In addition, Sorcerics has secured product competitiveness by developing aesthetically refined hardware at approximately one-quarter of the cost of comparable solutions.
The Sorcerics founding team, led by CEO Hyeonjong Ryu, brings strong engineering expertise and execution capabilities, with more than a decade of experience in core product development and research at global technology companies including Google. The company is currently conducting beta tests in North America and is targeting a Kickstarter launch in the first quarter of 2026. Sorcerics also plans to participate in CES 2026 to showcase its product to global consumers and potential partners.
Although approximately 48% of households in North America already own at least one smart device, the market still lacks proactive, integrated solutions capable of meeting rapidly growing user expectations. Sorcerics plans to address this gap swiftly, aiming to establish a strong market position and build durable entry barriers. To support this growth, the company is actively recruiting top talent across AI, software, hardware, business, and marketing functions.
Yang Sang-hwan, Head of NAVER D2SF, stated, "The true value of technology lies not in users having to understand and learn it, but in technology understanding users and delivering services naturally. Sorcerics has the potential to overcome the limitations of existing smart home solutions and create truly convenient smart environments for users." He added, "With more than 80% of NAVER D2SF's portfolio companies actively expanding into global markets, we will continue to support capable technology startups as they pursue meaningful growth on the global stage." (END)
About NAVER
Founded in 1999, NAVER is Korea's largest Internet company and one of the world's top tech companies. Leading cutting-edge technologies, NAVER operates No.1 search engine in Korea and holds various business portfolios encompassing commerce, fintech, cloud, AI and robotics, as well as other global online services such as LINE mobile messenger, Webtoon and Webnovel publishing, SNOW video camera app and ZEPETO metaverse platform.
NAVER recorded sales of KRW 10.74 trillion (USD 7.5 billion) in 2024. TEAM NAVER continues to enhance its business portfolio and expand its global presence across Japan, North America, and Europe, while pursuing innovation through continuous research and development in future technologies.
To learn more, visit www.navercorp.com/en
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NAVER D2SF Invests in Sorcerics, an Ambient AI Startup Developing Autonomous AI Home Solutions
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ATLANTA, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading global provider of aftermarket aviation and aerospace services, today announced that EFIX and PAG Australia have been added to the Safran Electrical & Power Authorized Repair Center (ARC) Network, further expanding PAG's global OEM authorized repair capabilities.
With the addition of EFIX and PAG Australia, PAG now operates five Authorized Repair Centers within the Safran Electrical & Power ARC Network for its DC Generators and GCU, reinforcing the company's commitment to providing high-quality, OEM-approved MRO support across key global regions.
The five PAG companies authorized within the Safran Electrical & Power ARC Network include:
- Precision Aviation Group (PAG) – Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- PAI Canada – British Columbia, Canada
- Tuner Aviation – Glasgow, Scotland
- EFIX – Brazil
- PAI Australia – Queensland, Australia
"This expansion reflects the continued investment we're making across our Component Services organization to meet OEM standards while supporting customers where they operate," said Jordan Webber, Vice President of Component Services at Precision Aviation Group. "Adding EFIX and PAG Australia to the Safran Electrical & Power ARC Network allows us to extend trusted, authorized repair and distribution capabilities into new regions while maintaining the quality, consistency, and reliability our customers expect."
Safran Electrical & Power is a global leader in aircraft electrical systems, and its Authorized Repair Center Network is designed to ensure consistent standards of quality, compliance, and performance across approved service providers.
The inclusion of EFIX and PAG Australia enables PAG to offer expanded regional coverage in South America and the Asia-Pacific region, reducing turnaround times while maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability.
About Precision Aviation Group (PAG)
Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and value-added supply chain services to the aerospace and defense industries. With 26 Repair Stations, 28 locations worldwide, 1,280 employees, and over 1.2 million square feet of production and distribution facilities, PAG offers comprehensive MRO services on more than 200,000 product lines. PAG supports operators in the Airline, Business and General Aviation (BGA), Military, and Rotary Wing markets through its Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (ISMRO®) business model.
www.precisionaviationgroup.com
About Safran
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.
Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has more than 15,500 employees across 13 different countries.
For more information: www.safran-group.com
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ATLANTA, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading global provider of aftermarket aviation and aerospace services, today announced that EFIX and PAG Australia have been added to the Safran Electrical & Power Authorized Repair Center (ARC) Network, further expanding PAG's global OEM authorized repair capabilities.
With the addition of EFIX and PAG Australia, PAG now operates five Authorized Repair Centers within the Safran Electrical & Power ARC Network for its DC Generators and GCU, reinforcing the company's commitment to providing high-quality, OEM-approved MRO support across key global regions.
The five PAG companies authorized within the Safran Electrical & Power ARC Network include:
- Precision Aviation Group (PAG) – Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- PAI Canada – British Columbia, Canada
- Tuner Aviation – Glasgow, Scotland
- EFIX – Brazil
- PAI Australia – Queensland, Australia
"This expansion reflects the continued investment we're making across our Component Services organization to meet OEM standards while supporting customers where they operate," said Jordan Webber, Vice President of Component Services at Precision Aviation Group. "Adding EFIX and PAG Australia to the Safran Electrical & Power ARC Network allows us to extend trusted, authorized repair and distribution capabilities into new regions while maintaining the quality, consistency, and reliability our customers expect."
Safran Electrical & Power is a global leader in aircraft electrical systems, and its Authorized Repair Center Network is designed to ensure consistent standards of quality, compliance, and performance across approved service providers.
The inclusion of EFIX and PAG Australia enables PAG to offer expanded regional coverage in South America and the Asia-Pacific region, reducing turnaround times while maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability.
About Precision Aviation Group (PAG)
Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and value-added supply chain services to the aerospace and defense industries. With 26 Repair Stations, 28 locations worldwide, 1,280 employees, and over 1.2 million square feet of production and distribution facilities, PAG offers comprehensive MRO services on more than 200,000 product lines. PAG supports operators in the Airline, Business and General Aviation (BGA), Military, and Rotary Wing markets through its Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (ISMRO®) business model.
www.precisionaviationgroup.com
About Safran
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.
Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has more than 15,500 employees across 13 different countries.
For more information: www.safran-group.com
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Precision Aviation Group Expands Safran Electrical & Power Authorized Repair Center Network to Five Global Facilities
