“China is the body, Korea is the brain… Perfect partners for the robot industry”

Korean companies should embrace the growth of China's robotics industry as a strategic opportunity, rather than viewing it with apprehension. The key lies in a collaborative approach, leveraging the distinct strengths of both nations.

"Chinese companies have excellent hardware capabilities, like the 'robot body,' while Korean companies possess competitiveness in technologies that serve as the 'robot brain,'" explained Ryu Joong-hee, CEO of the AI company Realworld. He spoke at the Korea-China Robot Innovation Cooperation Forum held in Beijing.

Ryu emphasized that this complementary relationship can drive mutual growth. While major Chinese robotics firms like Unitree garnered attention at the World Robot Conference (WRC), Korean companies are actively seeking to enter the Chinese market. Roboteq, a specialized Korean robotics firm, showcased its complete humanoid robots, including actuators that function as joints, at its own exhibition booth.

Alongside Roboteq, the Korean pavilion featured six other domestic robotics companies, including Newbility, an AI-based autonomous robot developer. This participation underscores Korea's ambition to integrate its advanced technological solutions with China's vast manufacturing capacity, fostering a powerful synergy in the global robotics landscape.

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Chinese companies have excellent hardware capabilities, like the 'robot body,' while Korean companies possess competitiveness in technologies that serve as the 'robot brain.'