Welcome to the Assistive & Interactive Robotics (AIR) Lab at KIST!

The AIR Lab at the AI & Robot Institute of the KIST conducts fundamental research on mechanical design, optimization, and control algorithms for human-assistive interaction robots. Our multidisciplinary team consists of mechanical, electrical, and computer science engineers, as well as designers, medical professionals, and rehabilitation experts, all working together to change the world through robotics.

Our research focuses on developing novel, optimized robotic hardware for safe and transparent interaction. We also cover detecting users' motion intentions using multiple sensing components, integrating these sensors, and developing appropriate position and force controllers to operate robotic systems.

Current research projects include the development of next-generation humanoid robots, focusing on various specifications such as ultra-small, high-speed, high-torque proprioceptive actuators, human bio-inspired humanoid mechanism design, and interactive robust control. Additionally, we are working on wearable robots to assist the muscular strength and walking balance of elderly and physically disabled individuals, as well as inherently safe, rapid, automatic nasopharyngeal swab sampling robots for COVID-19.

For more details, check out our research summary and publications.