KGA Signs MOU with Outdoor Autonomous Service Robot Company Mobin

On August 25, KGA announced that it had signed a strategic business agreement (MOU) with Mobin, a company specializing in autonomous robots.

From the left, Jin Choi, CEO of Mobin, Oktae Kim, CEO of KGA. KGA

The core of this agreement is to introduce KGA's robot expansion power solutions, currently under development, into Mobin's autonomous robots. Starting with this agreement, the two companies plan to closely collaborate in the "battery" sector to further advance Mobin's robots.

The robot expansion power solutions being developed by KGA in cooperation with Mobil Robotics, 'FIB (Frame Integrated Lithium Ion Battery)' and 'FIS (Frame Integrated Solid-state Battery)', are key devices that can overcome the limitations of existing single-battery-based drive systems.

Both solutions are designed as modular integrated structures in which the robot's exterior and battery are unified, enabling not only increased battery capacity but also improved space efficiency and preservation of design.

Mobin, which signed the agreement with KGA, is a robotics startup that spun off in 2022 after originating as an in-house venture of a leading domestic global automotive group. The company is currently developing autonomous delivery and patrol robots based on its proprietary technology.

Mobin's robots can freely navigate various terrains, including stairs and rough roads, using only their wheels. A range of advanced technologies have been applied, including: a special rubber wheel structure; a cargo compartment level maintenance function; autonomous driving both day and night; and 3D LiDAR and camera-based environmental recognition technology.

Currently, Mobin is conducting delivery robot demonstration tests in collaboration with major construction companies. In some resorts, the service is already being operated successfully. Last year, the company won the Innovation Award in the robotics category at CES, the world's largest IT and home appliance exhibition.

A KGA representative stated, "We are very pleased to be able to collaborate with Mobin, which represents Korea's autonomous robotics sector," and emphasized, "We will do our best to develop robots that can be more usefully applied in everyday life through close cooperation between the two companies."

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