South Korea’s Hyundai Robotics said Friday it has joined hands with Hyundai Engineering & Construction (HEC) to develop products for the construction sector. The two affiliates of Hyundai Heavy Industries Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on research and development of construction robotics.
The groups will develop robots for construction sites, as well as mobile service robots and core technologies for autonomous driving at sites and buildings. According to Korea Herald, the robots will be used to drill holes and carry out painting, welding, and bricklaying. Hyundai Robotics will be in charge of developing cooperative robots and vision technologies, and HEC will apply motion control and self-driving technology.
In addition, they will jointly establish software to integrate indoor and outdoor self-driving technologies. The two companies will also review the mobile service robot business, which can deliver parcels to apartments and offices.
Source: The Korea Times
