Gumi-Based KRM Selected for "100 Defense Innovation Companies," Recognized for Advanced Robotics Technology

Proving Core Actuator Technology Competitiveness in Multi-Legged Robots
Gumi's Manufacturing and Defense Technology Capabilities Recognized Nationwide

On December 4, the city of Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, announced that KR M Co., Ltd. (KRM), a partner company of the Gumi Defense Venture Center located in Gongdan-dong and led by CEO Park Kwangsik, has been selected for the "100 Defense Innovation Companies" program promoted by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration.

The "100 Defense Innovation Companies" program is a nurturing initiative led by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration to respond to changes in future battlefield environments and international trade conditions.

The program selects promising small and medium-sized enterprises that are either actively pursuing projects in the five major advanced strategic defense industries-space, semiconductors, AI, drones, and robots-or possess innovative technological capabilities in advanced materials and sensors. These selected companies receive comprehensive consulting, funding, R&D, and export support, providing full-cycle assistance tailored to each stage of growth.

KR M Co., Ltd. quadruped robot, exterior view of KR M Co., Ltd. Photo by Lee Whan Kim

KRM, which was selected this time, specializes in the robotics sector, with a particular focus on high-torque density actuator technology that enhances the mobility of multi-legged robots as its core competency.

Based on this, the company has been steadily strengthening its technological competitiveness. In particular, after being selected as a partner company of the Gumi Defense Venture Center this year, KRM has demonstrated its growth potential through various achievements, including participation in R&D projects for the North Gyeongsang-Gumi Defense Innovation Cluster initiative.

Meanwhile, since 2014, the city of Gumi has continuously supported the development of defense-related small and venture businesses through the operation of the Gumi Defense Venture Center. In 2023, by attracting the North Gyeongsang-Gumi Defense Innovation Cluster, the city has been working to establish an industrial ecosystem for manned-unmanned integrated systems and to vitalize the defense industry.

Jeon Myungseong, Head of the Semiconductor and Defense Industry Division, stated, "KRM's recent achievement is a testament to Gumi's manufacturing competitiveness and defense technology capabilities being recognized nationwide. We will continue to provide full support so that companies can grow based on technology and Gumi can emerge as a core hub for the nation's advanced defense industry."

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