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Robos

Category: Robotics / Embodied AI

An AI-powered robotics startup specializing in 'Atypical Biometric Vision AI' to automate the entire slaughtering and meat processing line. Robos was founded in 2022. The company is led by Park Jae-hyeon. Based in Daegu, South Korea. Team size: 30-50. Total funding raised: ₩32.0B (Approx. $24.0M USD). Latest round: Series B (₩25.0B, Dec 2024). Key investors include ["Korea Development Bank (KDB)","Lotte Ventures","NH Investment & Securities","Nonghyup Bank","FuturePlay","CKD Venture Capital","DTNI Investment","Gyeongnam Venture Investment","Series Ventures"].

Founded
2022
Headquarters
Daegu, South Korea
Team size
30-50
Total funding
₩32.0B (Approx. $24.0M USD)

Value proposition

Solves chronic labor shortages and safety issues in '3D' (Dirty, Dangerous, Difficult) meat processing environments by replacing manual labor with high-precision AI robots that can handle irregular biological shapes.

Products and solutions

["Robos Biometric Vision System (RBS): Deep-learning based vision system for recognizing irregular biological objects.","Automated Carcass Washing System: Robotic system for hygienic cleaning of livestock carcasses.","Slaughter Automation Robot System: Precision robotic units for specific slaughtering tasks (e.g., opening, internal organ removal).","Hybrid Robot Control System: Integrated hardware and software solution designed to operate in high-humidity/harsh slaughterhouse environments."]

Unique value

Combines deep-learning biometric vision with veterinary expertise to process 'atypical' biological objects, which traditional industrial robots (designed for rigid, standardized parts) cannot handle.

Target customer

Industrial slaughterhouses, large-scale livestock processing facilities, and food technology corporations (e.g., Nonghyup, major meat packers).

Industries served

["Livestock & Meat Processing","Food Technology (FoodTech)","Industrial Automation / Robotics","Smart Factory"]

Technology advantage

Led by CEO Park Jae-hyeon (ex-LG and HD Hyundai Robotics) and Director Park Won-seok (a former veterinarian), merging 12+ years of industrial robot mass-production expertise with deep domain knowledge of livestock anatomy.

How they differentiate

Robos differentiates through its 'Atypical Biometric Vision AI' (RBS), which utilizes deep learning to recognize and process irregular biological carcasses in real-time. This allows for higher precision in '3D' (Dirty, Dangerous, Difficult) environments compared to traditional robotic systems that require standardized, rigid inputs. Additionally, Robos offers superior price competitiveness and localized maintenance services compared to expensive global giants.

Main competitors

["Marel (Iceland)","Frontmatec (Denmark)","JBT Corporation (USA)","GSI (Local Korean machinery)"]

Key partnerships

["Nonghyup (National Agricultural Cooperative Federation): Strategic investor and potential site partner.","Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA): Recognized through national startup awards and R&D support.","Venture Capital Syndicate: KDB (Korea Development Bank), Lotte Ventures, NH Investment & Securities, and FuturePlay."]

Notable customers

["Nonghyup (National Agricultural Cooperative Federation)","Bugyeong Pig Farmers Cooperative","Major regional slaughterhouse facilities"]

Major milestones

["Selected for the 2024 Baby Unicorn program by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups","Successfully secured ₩25 billion KRW in Series B funding (Late 2024)","Selected for the Deep Tech TIPS program by the Korean government (Aug 2023)","Won the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Award (2023)","Established strategic investment partnership with the National Agricultural Cooperative (Nonghyup)"]

Growth metrics

Reached an enterprise value (EV) of approximately ₩100 billion KRW following Series B; targeting ₩30 billion KRW in annual revenue for 2025.

Market positioning

Domestic leader and pioneer in AI-driven slaughterhouse automation; transitioning from a niche technology provider to a full-line smart factory solution challenger for the global meat processing industry.

Geographic focus

Primary focus on South Korea (Nonghyup and regional cooperatives); strategic expansion planned for global markets including North America and Europe by 2026.

Patents and IP

Holds multiple registrations including 'Slaughter Automation Robot System' (KR 10-2560038), 'Automatic Carcass Washing System and Method' (KR 10-2023-0003560), and international PCT applications (PCT/KR2023/019981).

About Park Jae-hyeon

Park Jae-hyeon is a robotics and mechatronics expert with over 12 years of research and development experience at major South Korean corporations, including LG Electronics and HD Hyundai Robotics. He specialized in smart factory systems and industrial robot mass production before founding Robos in 2022 to revolutionize the livestock industry through AI-driven automation.

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