Rainbow Robotics, Schaeffler, KETI to jointly develop mobile dual-armed robots

Rainbow Robotics has signed a memorandum of understanding with Schaeffler Group and the Korea Electronics Technology Institute, or KETI, to co-develop mobile manipulators driven by artificial intelligence. Under the agreement, the three organizations will develop mobile dual-armed robots and the corresponding operation technologies for autonomous manufacturing.

The companies said they also hope to identify new business models to expand strategically into the global market. The signing ceremony included Dr. Michael Pausch, chief technology officer of Schaeffler’s Industrial division; Lee Jung-ho, CEO of Rainbow Robotics; and Shin Hee-Dong, president of KETI.

“Rainbow Robotics has already initiated technical development cooperation with Schaeffler for the development of mobile dual-arm robots through pilot projects,” Jung-ho said in a release. “It is significant for us to advance AI mobile dual-arm robot technology with Schaeffler, a global automotive and industrial machinery specialist with extensive expertise, and KETI, leading the research in AI-based manufacturing innovation technology, to contribute to the commercialization of autonomous manufacturing in the global market.”