The largest robotics exhibition in South Korea, 'RoboWorld 2026,' will feature a record 402 companies from both domestic and international markets. This year's event will showcase the performance of AI-based robots, including humanoids and quadrupedal robots, while exploring their potential applications in defense and public sectors.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy will host 'RoboWorld 2026' from November 4 to 7 at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. A total of 402 companies and organizations will participate, operating 1,198 booths, marking the largest scale in the event's history.
The exhibition will kick off with demonstrations of K-pop choreography and taekwondo forms performed by domestic humanoid robots. Participating companies will display robotic products and technologies applicable across various sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, and services.
In anticipation of the public robot distribution project set to launch next year, a promotional booth for the 'K-Robot Public Free Market' will be established. This booth will feature 22 companies, including Lion Robotics, LG Electronics, and CloBot, showcasing humanoid, quadrupedal, all-terrain, and caregiving robots while demonstrating their core functionalities. Representatives from public institutions will have the opportunity to assess the robots' performance and discuss potential implementations with the companies.
A 'K-Defense Commercial Robot Technology Roadshow' will also be organized to explore the application of robotic technology in the defense sector. This event will bring together private robotics companies and defense officials to discuss technological applications and collaboration opportunities.
Earlier in September, the government designated three additional specialized zones for advanced strategic industries, including the robotics sector, during a meeting of the National Advanced Strategic Industry Committee. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy also announced plans to distribute 200,000 AI robots by 2030 and establish a mass production foundation.
Throughout the event, there will be an international conference on the robotics industry, export consultations, and investment attraction meetings.
During the opening ceremony, a ceremony will be held to honor contributors to the development of the machinery and robotics industry. Ryu Jae-wan, CEO of SBB Tech, will receive an industrial award for his contributions to the localization of key robotic components. A total of 25 individuals will be recognized, including two with presidential citations and four with prime ministerial citations.
Lee Min-woo, head of the Industrial Growth Office at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, stated, 'Our country has abundant manufacturing data and excellent technical personnel, providing ample potential to become a robotics powerhouse. We will strengthen policy support to ensure the robotics industry can become the second semiconductor industry.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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