KIST Robotics
[PRIVATE]Humanoids · HQ: Seoul, South Korea · Est. 1966 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies KIST Robotics: 1 model. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
KIST Robotics is the robotics research division of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), South Korea's first multidisciplinary government research institute, founded in 1966. Operating primarily through its Center for Intelligent and Interactive Robotics and the broader Artificial Intelligence and Robot Institute (AIR), KIST develops humanoid, service, medical, and wearable robots — including the Mahru humanoid series co-developed with Samsung, the MOONWALK gait-assist wearable, and the DELI-BUDDY delivery robot. With ~250 researchers, AIR is one of Korea's largest AI and robotics research institutes.
Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
- HUMANOID
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for KIST Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Director-General, AI & Robot Institute
Principal Research Scientist & Lab Director
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
Platform Models
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is KIST Robotics?
KIST Robotics is the robotics research division of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), South Korea's first multidisciplinary government research institute, founded in 1966. Operating primarily through its Center for Intelligent and Interactive Robotics and the broader Artificial Intelligence and Robot Institute (AIR), KIST develops humanoid, service, medical, and wearable robots — including the Mahru humanoid series co-developed with Samsung, the MOONWALK gait-assist wearable, and the DELI-BUDDY delivery robot. With ~250 researchers, AIR is one of Korea's largest AI and robotics research institutes.
What does KIST Robotics make?
KIST Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Mahru (KIST Robotics builds physical robots).
Is KIST Robotics publicly traded?
No. KIST Robotics is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in KIST Robotics?
KIST Robotics is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.
Where is KIST Robotics headquartered?
KIST Robotics is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
Who owns KIST Robotics?
KIST Robotics is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does KIST Robotics operate robots?
KIST Robotics is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is KIST Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, KIST Robotics ranks in roughly the top 88% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is KIST Robotics safe?
KIST Robotics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.