KIST's KAPEX Humanoid Achieves Over 90% Korean-Made Core Components
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KIST's KAPEX humanoid reportedly utilizes over 90% domestically produced core components, as detailed in a recent report by Seoul Economic Daily. This development highlights KIST's progress towards commercialization in collaboration with LG and other partners, showcasing KAPEX's ability to walk with loads exceeding 20 kilograms and adjust its grip using fingertip feedback.
The significance of this advancement lies in KIST's strategic partnerships, which include LG Electronics for platform development, LG AI Research for physical AI, LG Energy Solution for solid-state batteries, and Robostar for mass production. While these roles indicate a collaborative development effort, they do not confirm the immediate availability of a fully equipped shipping robot.
KIST's future plans for KAPEX include testing in hospital and public facility environments, although the report does not confirm readiness for sustained commercial service. The next critical milestone will be demonstrating that the integrated system can reliably perform useful tasks outside of research settings, further solidifying Korea's position in the humanoid robotics landscape.
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