Robotis, MIT to jointly develop physical AI

South Korea's Robotis Co. said on Tuesday it partnered with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to develop physical AI.

Robotis and MIT were selected for an international joint research project led by the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT), under the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy.

Physical AI refers to bodily intelligence that can replicate precise physical forces, similar to human physical capabilities. It aims to create AI technology that can strategically adjust its physical abilities and movements according to specific situations, much like humans do.

Developing Physical AI requires cutting-edge precision components, including tactile sensors that mimic the touch sensitivity of human hands and ultra-small, ultra-precise actuators equipped with high back-drivability and torque density.

Robotis plans to utilize its actuator technology to collaborate with MIT researchers to develop technologies and components related to physical AI.

The physical AI technology under development with MIT will eventually be applied to Robotis's new collaborative robot, the Open Manipulator-Y.

Write to Hyung-Chang Choi at calling@hankyung.com