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- HD Hyundai Samho, HD Hyundai Robotics, and NEURA Robotics have formed a strategic partnership to test and develop humanoid and quadruped robots for shipbuilding, aiming to boost safety, efficiency, and productivity amid a skilled labor shortage.
- The collaboration will combine Hyundai Samho’s shipyard expertise, Hyundai Robotics’ automation capabilities, and NEURA’s cognitive robotics technology, including the humanoid platform 4NE1, to validate real-world applications.
- Signed during Automatica in Munich, the agreement marks a milestone in industrial robotics, with all three partners targeting long-term innovation and global competitiveness in shipbuilding automation.
PRESS RELEASE – NEURA Robotics, a pioneer in cognitive robotics, has entered into a strategic partnership with HD Hyundai Samho and HD Hyundai Robotics. The goal of this collaboration is to jointly develop and test specialized quadruped and humanoid robots for use in the shipbuilding industry. This cooperation marks a significant step forward in advancing automation and robotics innovation in shipbuilding. By combining the expertise of all three partners, quadruped and humanoid robots will be tested under real-world conditions, with a focus on validating their potential to increase efficiency, safety, and productivity. This topic is gaining momentum, particularly against the backdrop of a growing shortage of skilled labor in the industry.
As part of the partnership:
- HD Hyundai Samho will provide the demonstration environments and validate practical applicability, drawing on its many years of experience with automation solutions in shipbuilding.
- HD Hyundai Robotics will provide technical support, including path learning data and performance validation, leveraging its extensive expertise in welding automation.
- NEURA Robotics will contribute its leading cognitive robotics technology – including the humanoid platform 4NE1 – to the development and commercialization of humanoid solutions for shipbuilding applications.
David Reger, Founder and CEO of NEURA Robotics, said: “This strategic partnership once again demonstrates the versatility of cognitive robots – even in one of the most demanding industrial environments in the world. Together with Hyundai, we are laying the groundwork for entirely new paths in intelligent automation.”
Sanghun Ryu, Executive Director of HD Hyundai Samho, stated: “We will take a leading role in creating a safer and more productive shipyard environment by applying specialized welding robots that meet the diverse quality requirements of the shipbuilding industry.”
Younghoon Song, Executive Director of HD Hyundai Robotics, added:
“This agreement promotes diverse technological collaborations and highlights our leadership in developing robot-based automation solutions for shipyards. Our goal is to contribute to the long-term competitiveness of the shipbuilding industry.”
The agreement for this collaboration was signed during Automatica in Munich at the end of June. This initiative represents a milestone in the global advancement of intelligent, collaborative robotics and is expected to make a lasting contribution to innovation, competitiveness, and the future viability of the shipbuilding industry.
