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S. Korea Begins Production of Spy Drones for N.K. Surveillance

S. Korea Begins Production of Spy Drones for N.K. Surveillance

SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea has kicked off the production of the medium-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (MUAV), the arms procurement agency said Tuesday, in a move to help enhance the military’s surveillance capabilities over North Korea. A ceremony was held in the southeastern port city of Busan to mark the completion of [...]

South Korean Drone Exports Surge 62% in 2024, Reaching 23.2 Billion Won

South Korean Drone Exports Surge 62% in 2024, Reaching 23.2 Billion Won

SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on December 16 that the nation’s drone exports reached 23.2 billion won this year, marking a 62% increase from last year. Drone aircraft dominated exports at 71%, followed by services and software at 16%, and hardware components at 13%. The ministry [...]

ETRI Develops Autonomous Drones for Search Operations in GPS Dead Zones

ETRI Develops Autonomous Drones for Search Operations in GPS Dead Zones

DAEJEON, Dec. 12  (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean researchers have developed drone technology capable of conducting search operations in forests and valleys where GPS signals are unavailable, the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced on December 11. The innovative system applies simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology – commonly used in autonomous robots – to [...]

South Korea Unveils Cutting-Edge 5G-Enabled Drone Technology for Search and Rescue

South Korea Unveils Cutting-Edge 5G-Enabled Drone Technology for Search and Rescue

SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking development, South Korea’s Aerospace Agency, in collaboration with the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), showcased a pioneering drone platform that integrates data, networks, and artificial intelligence (DNA) for real-time search and rescue operations.  At a demonstration in Daejeon on December 3, the platform, powered by [...]

Hyundai Motor Unveils Muscle Strength-enhancing Wearable Robot for Workers

Hyundai Motor Unveils Muscle Strength-enhancing Wearable Robot for Workers

SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. on Thursday introduced a new wearable robot device for industrial workers that increases working efficiency, reducing chances of musculoskeletal injuries. The company’s Robotics Lab, which is operated jointly with affiliate Kia Corp., unveiled the device, named X-ble Shoulder, at a tech day event held at Hyundai [...]

South Korean Robot Makes History by Completing Full Marathon

South Korean Robot Makes History by Completing Full Marathon

SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – A quadrupedal robot developed by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has become the first of its kind to complete a full marathon, marking a significant milestone in robotics technology. The robot, named Raibo2, finished the 2024 Sangju Persimmon Marathon’s full course (42.195 km) in 4 hours, [...]

Hyundai Subsidiary’s Robot Dog Deployed to Strengthen Security at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Estate: Report

Hyundai Subsidiary’s Robot Dog Deployed to Strengthen Security at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Estate: Report

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — A robot dog, made by a subsidiary of South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group, has been deployed to beef up security at U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s property in Florida, according to a news report. Made by Boston Dynamics, the remote controlled, four-legged robot was seen patrolling the sprawling Mar-a-Lago estate [...]

S. Korea Launches Project to Develop Rover for Space Exploration

S. Korea Launches Project to Develop Rover for Space Exploration

SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s industry ministry said Wednesday it has launched a project to develop homegrown space rovers amid the growing global competition for lunar exploration. The government has reached an agreement with 13 institutions and companies, including Hyundai Motor Co., to develop around 10 key rover components with a combined [...]

S. Korea to Bolster Anti-drone Capability at Major Ports

S. Korea to Bolster Anti-drone Capability at Major Ports

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The oceans ministry said Monday it has signed an agreement with local port authorities to beef up anti-drone capabilities at local ports amid growing security concerns posed by unauthorized drones. Under the agreement, South Korea plans to operate anti-drone systems at ports in Busan, Incheon and Ulsan by next [...]