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S. Korea Aims to Promote Global R&D Projects with 6 Overseas Institutions

S. Korea Aims to Promote Global R&D Projects with 6 Overseas Institutions

SEOUL, Apr. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s industry ministry said Friday it has designated six overseas partner institutions to establish global technology cooperation centers, aiming to advance research projects focused on core technologies. The country will seek to establish such centers under ties with MIT, Yale University, Purdue University, Fraunhofer, Johns Hopkins University and [...]

South Korea to Deploy Wearable Firefighting Robots in High-Risk Forest Areas

South Korea to Deploy Wearable Firefighting Robots in High-Risk Forest Areas

DAEJEON, Apr. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Forest Service has announced plans to distribute “STEP-UP,” a wearable firefighting robot equipped with GPS, in areas along the eastern coast that are highly susceptible to large forest fires. With an investment of 200 million won, the STEP-UP project aims to boost the safety and firefighting capabilities of [...]

Tech Titans Samsung and LG Escalate Robotics Race with Major Investments and R&D

Tech Titans Samsung and LG Escalate Robotics Race with Major Investments and R&D

SEOUL, Mar. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Amid the rapidly growing global robotics market, fueled by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT), tech giants Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are ramping up their investments and research and development efforts. The robotics sector, which integrates various fields such as AI, semiconductors, optics, telecommunications, [...]

South Korea Bolsters Defense Against Drone Threats with New Training Facilities

South Korea Bolsters Defense Against Drone Threats with New Training Facilities

SEOUL, Mar. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – In an effort to boost national defense capabilities against the escalating threat of drone-related incidents, South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT; the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport; and the National Intelligence Service have come together to establish dedicated anti-drone training facilities. This initiative was formalized through a Memorandum [...]

Daegu to Host a ‘Mini City’ for Testing Robots in Real-Life Scenarios

Daegu to Host a ‘Mini City’ for Testing Robots in Real-Life Scenarios

DAEGU, Mar. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Daegu in North Gyeongsang Province is set to welcome a ‘mini city’ designed for the pre-emptive testing of various newly developed robots to ensure their seamless integration into everyday human environments. Announced during a public discussion meeting themed ‘Daegu Rising with Advanced New Industries,’ chaired by [...]

Healthcare Innovators Employ AI and Robotics to Pioneer Non-Drug Therapies for Alzheimer’s Treatment

Healthcare Innovators Employ AI and Robotics to Pioneer Non-Drug Therapies for Alzheimer’s Treatment

SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – The healthcare industry is witnessing a surge in the development of non-pharmacological interventions to assist in the treatment of Alzheimer’s, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and low-dose radiation systems. Radicure, a company specializing in dementia-dedicated digital X-ray systems, has partnered with Neurophet, a brain disorder imaging AI solution firm, to [...]

S. Korea to Develop Spy Drone Deployable from Warships by 2028

S. Korea to Develop Spy Drone Deployable from Warships by 2028

SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea aims to develop an unmanned reconnaissance aircraft deployable from warships by 2028, the state arms procurement agency said Monday, amid efforts to boost surveillance against North Korean threats. Last month, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a contract worth 143.3 billion won (US$107.1 million) with defense [...]

AI Care Robots Significantly Reduce Depression in Elderly

AI Care Robots Significantly Reduce Depression in Elderly

DANYANG, Jan. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Artificial Intelligence (AI) care robots have been found to significantly alleviate depression in the elderly, according to a study conducted in Danyang County, North Chungcheong Province. On January 24, Danyang County reported that after distributing AI care robots to 110 solitary seniors aged between 65 and 85 in early October [...]

KAIST Develops Innovative Myoelectric Sensor Technology for Wearable Robots in Rehabilitation

KAIST Develops Innovative Myoelectric Sensor Technology for Wearable Robots in Rehabilitation

DAEJEON, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — A breakthrough in myoelectric sensor technology, capable of functioning efficiently amidst sweat and dead skin cells, has been developed for wearable robots used in rehabilitation treatments for the elderly, stroke survivors, and trauma patients. This technology was developed by a joint research team led by professors Jeong Jae-woong from the [...]