1、 Robots Samsung Robot Conference 2025:Key takeaways At Samsung Robot Conference 2025(Mar 7),Bear Robotics CEO Ha Jung-woo,Doosan Robotics R&D Center head Lee Woo-sub,and Hyundai Motor Group Robotics Lab head Hyun Dong-jin presented their respective firms corporate vision.Companies are independently
2、exploring:1)the optimal robot hardware(form factor)and AI for their needs;and 2)key pain points to address in service delivery.The conference underscored that fully functional robots require both software and hardware capabilities,with advancements in motion and control intelligence being crucial fo
3、r commercialization.WHATS THE STORY?Sound body,sound mind:After been sidelined from the global AI hype for most of last year,Koreas robotics sector has regained attention since late 2024.As global players unveil their innovations,the market is keen to understand Korean firms business strategies and
4、technological roadmaps.The K-Humanoid Conference on Feb 28 highlighted Koreans growing awareness of the need for collaboration between industry,academia,and institutions to foster Koreas humanoid robotics sector.With robot mass-production on the horizon,we believe Korean firms can carve out a compet
5、itive edge by:1)proving the durability and performance of their productsan area where Chinese firms still lack expertise;and 2)gaining recognition for reliability and safety.The Samsung Robot Conference was organized to showcase how Koreas leading companies are tackling these challenges.Bear Robotic
6、sA robotics platform firm backed by LG Group:Founded in 2017 in Silicon Valley by Ha Jung-woo,a former Google engineer,Bear Robotics is an AI-and AMR-based mobility platform company with a track record in 46 US states,20 countries,and over 5,000 sites globally.Instead of focusing on how human-like r