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Korea Exchange to List Three New ETFs Focused on Humanoid Robots

Korea Exchange to List Three New ETFs Focused on Humanoid Robots

SEOUL, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Exchange announced Friday that it will list three exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on April 15, 2025, all focused on companies involved in the development of humanoid robots. The funds, managed by Samsung Asset Management, KB Asset Management, and Hanwha Asset Management, mark a growing investor interest in next-generation [...]

Krafton CEO Meets with Nvidia’s Huang to Discuss Collaboration in Gaming AI, Robotics

Krafton CEO Meets with Nvidia’s Huang to Discuss Collaboration in Gaming AI, Robotics

SEOUL, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) — The chief executive officer (CEO) of Krafton Inc. has met with Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang in the United States to discuss cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) in gaming and robotics, the South Korean gaming company said Friday. Krafton CEO Kim Chang-han met with Huang at Nvidia’s headquarters in [...]

South Korea Launches National Humanoid Robot Alliance to Compete in Global AI Race

South Korea Launches National Humanoid Robot Alliance to Compete in Global AI Race

SEOUL, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) — As global tech giants intensify efforts to dominate the humanoid robotics race, South Korea has launched a national consortium of over 40 universities, research institutions, and companies with the goal of becoming a global leader in humanoid technology by 2030. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced [...]

Samsung, LG Accelerate Push into Humanoid Robot Market, Taking on Industry Heavyweights

Samsung, LG Accelerate Push into Humanoid Robot Market, Taking on Industry Heavyweights

SEOUL, March 10 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean tech powerhouses Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are intensifying efforts to secure early positions in the humanoid robot market through strategic investments, workforce realignment, and research and development initiatives. Samsung recently deployed approximately 40 personnel from Samsung Research and related departments to its newly established Future Robot Task [...]

Fire Department Drone Deployments in South Korea Nearly Triple in Three Years

Fire Department Drone Deployments in South Korea Nearly Triple in Three Years

SEOUL, Feb. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Emergency response drone deployments by South Korean fire departments have increased nearly threefold over the past three years, showcasing the growing role of unmanned aircraft in disaster response and search operations.  According to data released by the National Fire Agency on February 26, drone deployments rose from 1,691 in 2021 to [...]

Samsung SDI to Develop Robot-specific Batteries with Hyundai, Kia

Samsung SDI to Develop Robot-specific Batteries with Hyundai, Kia

SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung SDI Co., South Korea’s second-biggest battery maker, said Tuesday it has signed an initial pact with Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Corp. to jointly develop robot-specific batteries. Samsung SDI has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the two carmakers to develop high-performance batteries specifically for [...]

Roborock Unveils Advanced Robot Vacuum Cleaners in South Korea

Roborock Unveils Advanced Robot Vacuum Cleaners in South Korea

SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Roborock, the Chinese home appliance manufacturer, unveiled its latest flagship robot vacuum cleaners, the S9 MaxV Ultra and S9 MaxV Slim, at its 2025 launch event held on February 20 at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas. The company said the new models feature comprehensive improvements in cleaning capabilities, navigation systems, [...]

Korean Researchers Develop Aerial Mobile Network Technology for Disaster Response

Korean Researchers Develop Aerial Mobile Network Technology for Disaster Response

DAEJEON, Feb. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean researchers have developed groundbreaking technology that can establish temporary mobile communication networks from the air when ground infrastructure is disabled by disasters such as fires or warfare. The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced on February 6 that it successfully demonstrated mobile communication services achieving speeds of [...]

Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation Shows Promise for Post-Spinal Surgery Recovery in South Korea

Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation Shows Promise for Post-Spinal Surgery Recovery in South Korea

SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — A new study has demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of robot-assisted gait training for patients recovering from spinal surgery, with participants showing an average 39% improvement in their ability to perform daily activities, researchers from Gangnam Severance Hospital announced on February 5. The research team, led by Park Jung-hyun of [...]