NEURA Robotics has partnered with HD Hyundai Samho and HD Hyundai Robotics to jointly develop and test humanoid and quadruped robots. The three companies have come together to combine their strengths and introduce robotics into shipyards, especially at a time when the industry is dealing with a shortage of skilled workers.
NEURA Robotics, known for its work in cognitive robotics, is contributing its technology to the collaboration. This includes the 4NE1 humanoid robot platform, which will play a key role in developing robot-based solutions for shipbuilding tasks.
HD Hyundai Samho will be responsible for providing real-life testing environments. Using its experience with automation in shipbuilding, the company will evaluate how useful and effective these robots are in actual shipyard conditions.
HD Hyundai Robotics will offer technical support to the project. It will provide path learning data and validate the performance of the robots, making use of its deep expertise in welding automation technologies.
The partnership was officially signed during the Automatica event held in Munich at the end of June. All three companies have committed to testing the robots in real-world shipbuilding scenarios, with the goal of improving safety, efficiency, and productivity on shipyard floors.
David Reger, the Founder and CEO of NEURA Robotics, believes that this partnership shows how cognitive robots can be used even in complex and demanding industrial areas like shipbuilding. He said the collaboration with Hyundai sets the stage for new directions in intelligent automation.
Sanghun Ryu, Executive Director of HD Hyundai Samho, stated that the company aims to play a leading role in building safer and more productive shipyards.
According to him, specialised welding robots developed under this partnership will be designed to meet the different quality needs of the shipbuilding process.
Younghoon Song, Executive Director of HD Hyundai Robotics, also shared that the agreement highlights various technological collaborations and shows their leadership in robotic automation for shipyards. He added that the company’s goal is to help strengthen the shipbuilding industry’s long-term competitiveness.
Reference: Neura