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KAIST has unveiled its latest humanoid robot, Humanoid v0.9, which can push objects weighing up to 35 kg and lift items up to 20 kg. This was showcased in a demonstration video released on October 19, highlighting the robot's ability to manipulate objects while arranging the letters 'KAIST'. The si...
KAIST has announced a new strategy focusing on physical AI technologies applicable across various industries, moving away from standalone humanoid robots. President Bae Choong-sik showcased this approach by demonstrating an AI-powered exoskeleton that monitors physical conditions through sensors, em...
KAIST's four-legged robot RAIBO2 recently completed a marathon using only 1280Wh of energy, which is 66% of its 1930Wh battery capacity. Its total cost of transport (TCOT) was measured at 0.25, lower than the human average of 0.37, indicating superior energy efficiency. This achievement is signific...
Researchers at KAIST have developed the quadruped robot RAIBO2, which successfully completed a 42.195-kilometer marathon on a single battery charge. The robot finished the Sangju Dried Persimmon Marathon in 4 hours, 19 minutes, and 52 seconds, while collecting valuable data on energy use, thermal pe...
KAIST's Urban Robotics Lab secured first and second place in two prestigious international robot navigation challenges. The team developed an AI system that enables robots to self-verify their decisions, ensuring they reach the correct destination. This innovative self-checking technology was instru...
Researchers at KAIST have developed a soft, 3D-printed robotic hand using machine learning to create a highly stretchable elastomer. This material can stretch over six times its original length and has been successfully demonstrated in gripping a 1-kilogram water bottle and fragile items like eggs....
Bae Choong-sik was inaugurated as the 18th president of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and outlined a vision to transform the university into an 'AI-native' institution. His plans include integrating artificial intelligence across all disciplines, enhancing education,...
NVIDIA and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have launched a joint AI research laboratory at the KAIST Kim Jaechul Graduate School of AI in Seoul. This initiative aims to advance agentic AI tailored for South Korea, leveraging NVIDIA's full-stack AI expertise and open mo...
KAIST and Korea University researchers have developed the KAIST HOUND robot, achieving a peak speed of 6m/s while autonomously navigating complex terrains. This advancement showcases the robot's ability to seamlessly switch gaits, such as trotting and bounding, based on environmental conditions with...
KAIST's mechanical engineering team, led by Professor Park Hai-won, announced a breakthrough in robotic technology on July 16. They developed a four-legged robot capable of autonomously selecting and switching between various gaits in real-time, enabling it to navigate complex outdoor environments w...
Researchers at KAIST have developed a technology allowing users to control a small beetle-inspired robot by bending and straightening their fingers. This innovative system integrates artificial muscles, a camera, and tactile sensors, enabling users to pick up and move objects while receiving feedbac...
KAIST researchers have created a soft material inspired by the Venus flytrap that can sense and grasp objects. This innovative material mimics the plant's ability to close its leaves in response to stimuli, integrating sensory and muscular functions into one system. The material generates an electri...
KAIST's quadruped robot, RAIBO2, successfully completed a marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers in 4 hours, 19 minutes, and 52 seconds on a single battery charge. This achievement occurred during the 2024 Sangju Dried-Persimmon Marathon, showcasing significant advancements in robotic endurance and...
KAIST has showcased a four-legged robot capable of finishing a marathon on a single battery charge. The robot successfully completed the Sangju Marathon in South Korea in 4 hours and 19 minutes, outperforming existing robots by traveling three times the distance per charge. This achievement is sign...
Researchers from KAIST and Stanford University have developed a self-wearing garment that can automatically dress a person in about 10 seconds without assistance. This innovative clothing utilizes soft robotics technology, specifically vine robots driven by air pressure, allowing the garment to adap...
KAIST’s DRCD Lab has introduced an advanced bipedal robot platform that can run at speeds of up to 12 km/h while exhibiting human-like agility. This innovative technology, revealed recently, utilizes proprietary 3K planetary gearboxes combined with hybrid reinforcement learning techniques. The devel...
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