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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

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 [...]

LG Electronics to Become Largest Shareholder in U.S.-based Robotics Startup

SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc. said Friday it has decided to secure management rights to a California-based artificial intelligence (AI) robotics startup as part of its push to expand its robotics business. At its board of directors meeting, LG Electronics decided to increase its stake in Bear Robotics to 51 percent [...]

Robot Bartenders Make Their Debut at South Korean Airports

SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Doosan Robotics is rolling out sophisticated food and beverage solutions featuring collaborative robots that can pour beer and mix cocktails, with its latest installations appearing at South Korea’s major airports, the company announced on January 23. The company has deployed its automated beer-dispensing system at the Airbot Bar within the [...]

South Korean Nuclear Research Institute Transfers Heavy-Duty Robot Technology to Private Sector

DAEJEON, Jan. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) announced on January 21 that it has transferred technology for its ARMstrong high-payload dual-arm robot to Victex, a machinery manufacturing company. The technology transfer agreement includes an upfront payment of 180 million won and a 3% royalty on future sales. Victex, which specializes [...]

Rising Industrial Robot Accidents Highlight Urgent Need for Workplace Safety

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — As the use of industrial robots grows across South Korean workplaces, so too does the number of related workplace accidents, sparking calls for stronger safety measures. According to the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA), industrial robot-related accidents resulted in 10 fatalities between 2020 and August 2024. All victims [...]

Korean Scientists Develop Autonomous Robot for Underground Resource Exploration

DAEJEON, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Scientists at the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) have developed an autonomous robot capable of exploring underground resources without human intervention, the institute announced on January 15. The autonomous underground exploration robot, developed by a research team led by Kang Woong at the Resource Exploration and Development [...]

Samsung Electronics Becomes Largest Shareholder in Rainbow Robotics, Accelerates Robot Development

SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics has expanded its stake in robotics company Rainbow Robotics to 35%, becoming its largest shareholder and solidifying its commitment to robotics as a key driver of future growth. The move, announced on December 31, underscores Samsung’s ambition to dominate the global robotics market while integrating advanced automation across [...]

Samsung Electronics to Become Largest Shareholder in S. Korean Robotics Startup

SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Tuesday it will become the largest shareholder in a South Korean robotics startup, Rainbow Robotics, as part of its push for advancing robotics technologies including humanoid robots. The tech giant increased its stake in Rainbow Robotics to 35 percent by exercising a call option on [...]

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 [...]