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Doosan Robotics acquires 90 per cent stake in US-based integrator ONExia for $26 million

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Doosan Robotics is stepping up its transformation into a global intelligent robot solutions provider, advancing a multifaceted growth strategy that includes international acquisitions, expert recruitment, and organizational realignment – all aimed at leading the emerging Physical AI era.

In its latest move, Doosan Robotics’ board of directors approved the acquisition of an 89.59 percent stake in ONExia, a US-based robotics system integrator and automation engineering firm headquartered in Pennsylvania.

The deal, valued at approximately $25.9 million (KRW 35.6 billion), was formalized with a stock purchase agreement (SPA) and participation in a capital increase. [Read more…] about Doosan Robotics acquires 90 per cent stake in US-based integrator ONExia for $26 million

How collaborative robots are bringing automation to small businesses

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The industrial automation landscape has long been dominated by large corporations.

These giants, with their deep pockets and specialized engineering teams, could readily invest in the complex, costly, and often space-intensive traditional industrial robots.

This left many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) struggling to keep pace, creating a significant divide that limited their productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness in the global market. [Read more…] about How collaborative robots are bringing automation to small businesses

Doosan Robotics to unveil new AI robot solution at Automatica 2025

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Doosan Robotics has announced its participation in Automatica 2025, Europe’s premier automation exhibition, taking place in Munich, Germany starting June 24.

At the event, Doosan will unveil its innovative “AI Robot Solution”, showcasing a wide range of intelligent robotic technologies within a two-part exhibition space: “Automation in Action” and “Automation to Reality”.

In the Automation to Reality zone, visitors can explore a suite of AI-integrated robot solutions. Notably, the company will present AI robot technologies developed in collaboration with Nvidia and AWS. [Read more…] about Doosan Robotics to unveil new AI robot solution at Automatica 2025

Doosan Robotics intensifies humanoid development in AI-driven strategic shift

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Collaborative robot specialist Doosan Robotics is significantly escalating its focus on humanoid robot development, marking 2025 as a pivotal year for an AI-centered strategic transformation.

The company is channelling investment into creating “practical humanoids” capable of performing complex tasks efficiently, alongside launching new “intelligent robot solutions”.

At a recent company-wide town hall meeting, CEO Kevin Kim announced a strategic shift from a hardware-centric model. He emphasized that Doosan Robotics aims to “deliver results this year through talent acquisition, organizational restructuring, and M&A” to spearhead innovation in intelligent robotics and humanoid technologies. [Read more…] about Doosan Robotics intensifies humanoid development in AI-driven strategic shift

Doosan Robotics to supply 300 collaborative robots across Southeast Asia

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Doosan Robotics has signed an agreement with VRNJ, a robotic system integrator in Thailand, for the supply of 300 collaborative robots.

Under the agreement, Doosan Robotics will deliver 300 units from its four collaborative robot series – A, H, M, and P – over the next two years, with an initial order of 60 units already confirmed.

Additionally, both companies have committed to developing tailored automation solutions for manufacturing applications and expanding their presence in key Southeast Asian markets, including Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. [Read more…] about Doosan Robotics to supply 300 collaborative robots across Southeast Asia

Collaborative robots being bought at ‘feverish rate’

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Most commentators and onlookers of the robotics industry hear of and understand the advertised value proposition of collaborative robots.

Cobots are smaller, more dexterous industrial robotic arms that open the possibility between human and machine collaboration without the need for complex programming or external safety infrastructure.

In reality, the value of current collaborative robotics is somewhat more modest. [Read more…] about Collaborative robots being bought at ‘feverish rate’

Doosan Robotics signs up RG Group as first US distributor and integrator

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RG Group has become the first US company to agree on a distribution and integration partnership for Doosan’s collaborative robots.

Doosan Robotics says its collaborative robots can be useful in different industries and processes ranging from assembly and inspection to gluing and packaging.

The company claims to have “the world’s most diversified lineup of collaborative robots” which boast high-performance torque sensors and the industry-leading collision detection technology.  [Read more…] about Doosan Robotics signs up RG Group as first US distributor and integrator

Doosan to make stronger push into collaborative robotics

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Doosan is planning to make a stronger push into collaborative robotics.

Doosan Robotics CEO, Lee Byung-Seo, says: “Collaboration is the key, not the 1: 1 replacement with the worker.”

As the debate about the Fourth industrial revolution continues, interest in cooperative robots, which have become hot topics in the manufacturing industry, is spreading. [Read more…] about Doosan to make stronger push into collaborative robotics

Doosan Robotics signs up Shinhan Bank to provide loans for customers

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Doosan Robotics has signed a business agreement to develop and provide exclusive loans and other financial products for Shinhan Bank and Doosan Robotics collaborative robot buyers and to promote joint marketing.

This is the first time in Korea to make a loan product for the purchase of cooperative robots in the domestic financial sector.

Purchasing a Doosan Robotics collaborative robot using a loan product provided by Shinhan Bank can reduce the initial investment burden by allowing a repayment of three to five years after the suspension of a year.  [Read more…] about Doosan Robotics signs up Shinhan Bank to provide loans for customers

Doosan applies its collaborative robot to its engine production process

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South Korean industrial giant Doosan has applied its newly built collaborative robot, the M1013, to its engine production process. 

The company says the application of Doosan Robotics collaborative robot to its “G2” engine production will lead to the “improvement in the working environment” and increase productivity.

Doosan adds that the G2 engine injector press-fitting process using collaborative robots is consistent with safety certifications and international standards.  [Read more…] about Doosan applies its collaborative robot to its engine production process