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Archive for the 'KIST' Category

Kibo 3 Unveiled at Korea’s Robot World 2011

A new version of KIST CIR’s humanoid robot Kibo was shown at Robo World 2011.

Mahru Mo-Cap Manipulates Miscellaneous Matter

KIST’s full-scale humanoid robot Mahru can hold large objects with both hands compliantly.

Docent Gets A Name, KIST Works On Robot Wrists

South Korea’s museum guide robot known simply as Docent (photo at right) has been given a new name after a contest.  More than 200 children entered the contest, and after some deliberation the name “Muki” (an amalgamation of Museum and Kid) won out.  Muki is scheduled to give tours every morning and afternoon and has [...]

EngKey English Tutorbot Shows Up On Video

Some video footage of KIST’s latest educational robot.

More Telepresence Teachers for Korean Classrooms in 2011

More robots entering Korean classrooms in 2011.