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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
JEJU, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Jeju Island has successfully tested the use of drones for transporting marine waste, marking a significant step forward in eco-friendly cleanup operations. On November 21, two drones, each capable of carrying up to 15 kilograms, were deployed in a pilot project along the Hwanguchi coast in Seogwipo City. Over 90 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]