KIST Humanoid

Our research focuses on the development of a next-generation humanoid robot capable of agile and dexterous locomotion and manipulation at a human-like level. These robots are designed to safely coexist with humans in various environments, particularly industrial settings where they can replace workers to enhance safety and efficiency. Additionally, our robots are equipped to assist in public safety operations, especially in crowded spaces, ensuring security and preventing accidents through advanced sensor systems and intelligent decision-making. By integrating human-level mobility and manipulation capabilities, these robots aim to contribute significantly to both industrial safety and public security. 

MOONWALK

We have researched on wearable hip complex assistive robot called MOONWALK.omni that elderly can use in their daily life on their own. It has total 4-DOF active joint, including hip flexion-extension and abduction-adduction. Based on AI technology, it detects the wearer's gait pattern at every step with various sensors, and provides optimized walking assistance. It can also improve the gait balancing ability.  It supports walking assistance in complex environment, and aims to widen the ADL narrowed by ageing. 

Quasi-Direct Drive Actuator for Transparent Interaction

We have researched on a quasi-direct drive actuator for transparent robot interaction. A lightweight, highly efficient, and highly backdrivable features are advantages over existing robotics technology. The frameless motor and customized reducer were developed to maximize its dynamic performance. We developed slim and compact actuators with various output torques including rated torque. 

RAPIDSWAB

To increase the sampling capacity of the hospital in COVID-19 pandemic situation, inherently safe, rapid, and automatic nasopharyngeal swab sampling robot is required. Through the convergence of cutting-edge mechanisms, control, and AI technologies, we develop the robotic solution that can save people's lives. 

Wearable Exoskeletons in Samsung Electronics

Dr. Lee had developed the wearable robots at Samsung Electronics that can assist the muscular strength of human's lower limb. Those have the advantage of walking farther and more comfortably while reducing the metabolic energy consumption during walking. GEMS-H and GEMS-K were exhibited at CES in 2019. Among the wearable robots developed so far, it is the robot that can reduce the metabolic energy to the maximum during walking.