It may not be an exaggeration to call it a humanoid season. Research activities in this sphere have intensified, and several multinational companies are placing their bets to develop their own humanoid robots. In the latest event, Samsung Electronics has significantly increased its investment in Rainbow Robotics, a leading South Korean robotics firm. This strategic investment elevates Samsung’s stake in the company to 35 percent, securing its position as the largest shareholder.
This action follows Samsung’s initial investment in Rainbow Robotics in 2023. This reinvestment emphasizes Samsung’s increased efforts toward developing its own humanoid robotics. Samsung’s strategy involves combining its own capabilities in artificial intelligence and software development with Rainbow Robotics’ experience in robotics. Interestingly, Rainbow Robotics has a notable history in this field, including the creation of Hubo, Korea’s first robot that walks on two legs.with new capabilities and a level of autonomy not seen before. These robots are expected to go beyond doing simple, repetitive actions. “Through collaboration with Rainbow Robotics, Samsung will further strengthen its foundation in the development of advanced robot technology,” said Samsung Electronics in a press release. Samsung aims to develop humanoid robots that can understand and follow complex instructions, move through complicated and changing environments, and interact with humans in a way that feels natural and easy to understand. Samsung’s goals go beyond simply participating in this trend. The company plans to use Rainbow Robotics’ collaborative robots in its own factories. These robots are made to work safely alongside human workers, increasing efficiency and the amount of work that can be done. Samsung also sees potential for these robots to be used in the movement of goods and other parts of its business