"Disaster-Response Robotic Arms and AI Design Automation Technology for Sale"

Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute to Hold 'Promising Technology Commercialization Transfer Briefing' on 25-26

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute will hold an online technology transfer briefing session on the 25th and 26th to transfer outstanding technologies to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This event, now in its sixth year, introduces technologies with high commercialization potential from the institute’s research achievements to SMEs and provides technology transfer consultations.

Considering the COVID-19 situation, participation is possible through an online video conferencing system. For companies with limited online access, an on-site briefing will also be held concurrently at the institute’s International Nuclear Education Center.

The Atomic Energy Research Institute will select 46 outstanding technologies from over 2,000 patents it holds, focusing on the fields of ▲machinery and equipment ▲chemistry and bio ▲architecture and software ▲materials and components, and conduct technology consultations. The event is open to both companies interested in technology transfer and the general public, allowing anyone to participate.

A representative technology on display is the “Artificial Neural Network-based Topology Optimization Design System.” This technology learns existing design data through artificial intelligence to identify patterns and automates new designs accordingly. It can be applied to 3D printing structural designs in various fields such as nuclear energy, aerospace, semiconductors, and precision parts, and is expected to drastically reduce design time.

The “Disaster Response Robot ARMstrong” is another notable technology on exhibit. Its lower body is equipped with track-type mobility for rough terrain navigation, and its upper body features two arms developed with a human-like structure, hydraulically driven to handle heavy loads up to 200 kg. It is capable of delicate tasks such as using cutting tools, connecting hoses and LAN cables, and operating valves. This robot can be widely utilized not only in nuclear sites but also in construction, shipbuilding, defense, and logistics sectors.

Since signing a “Business Agreement for Supporting the Commercialization of Owned Technologies” with the Korea Technology Finance Corporation in 2015, the Atomic Energy Research Institute has held the “Promising Commercialization Nuclear Technology Transfer Briefing” annually. The Korea Technology Finance Corporation will provide not only brokerage activities for technology transfer but also establish a funding support system necessary for technology commercialization, including technology transfer funds, additional R&D funds, and product mass production funds, and will simultaneously offer financial support consultations tailored to the needs of users in the field. Detailed information can be found on the Atomic Energy Research Institute’s website. For some technologies, videos featuring explanations directly from researchers are available.

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