Hyulim Robot
South Korean industrial robot manufacturer producing Cartesian/SCARA robots, wafer transfer robots, motion controllers, and service robots, listed on KOSDAQ since 2006.
- CEO / Founder
- Kim Bong-kwan (김봉관)
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Public
- Latest Round
- IPO
- Key Investors
- Public shareholders; Hyulim Holdings (7.11% stake)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Industrial robots: Cartesian (DRA, DRM, DRG, DRH series), SCARA (DSA series), desktop robots (DTR series); Wafer transfer robots (Vacuum/Atmosphere LTR, WTR); Motion controllers (iM-U series); Smart servo HERKULEX; Service robots: AI personal robot temi, pet robot Genibo, autonomous mobile platform TETRA-DSV, AMR/TR logistics robots.
Technological Advantage
Developed Korea's first 8-axis simultaneous control robot controller; proprietary HERKULEX smart servo technology; vacuum/atmosphere wafer transfer robots for semiconductor fabs; K-Humanoid Federation member for humanoid component validation; modular TETRA-DSV autonomous platform.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Comprehensive robot solutions spanning industrial robots (Cartesian, SCARA, transfer robots), motion controllers, smart servos, and service robots for manufacturing, semiconductor, display, and logistics automation.
How They Differentiate
Broader product portfolio than most Korean competitors (industrial + service + components); KOSDAQ-listed with M&A capacity; specialized semiconductor wafer transfer robots; K-Humanoid Federation participation for next-gen humanoid component development.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing facilities (automotive, semiconductor, display, secondary battery), industrial automation integrators, logistics warehouses, and public service sectors.
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing automation; Semiconductor (wafer transfer); Display (LCD/glass panel transfer); Automotive (parts assembly, interior/exterior); Secondary battery; Logistics (AMR/autonomous material handling); Public service/security.
Competitors
Robostar (Korea); Samsung THK (Korea); Doosan Robotics (Korea)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
2025 revenue: ₩168.3B (~$128M); 2025 operating loss: ₩17.3B; 2025 net loss: ₩30.1B; Listed on KOSDAQ (090710) since Dec 2006.
Major Milestones
1999: Founded as Dasatech/Dasarobot; 2006: First Korean robot company listed on KOSDAQ; 2010: Acquired by Dongbu Group (became Dongbu Robot); 2015: Acquired by Chinese consortium (became DST Robot); 2019: Renamed Hyulim Robot; 2021: Kim Bong-kwan appointed CEO; 2025: Selected as 'Robot Company of the Year' in Korea; 2026: Announced pivot to AMR/TR-focused comprehensive robot company.
Notable Customers
Semiconductor and display manufacturers (wafer transfer robots); Hyundai Motor Group supply chain (via subsidiary DIAK); secondary battery manufacturers (via EQCELL).