Doosan Robotics
Overview
Doosan Robotics is a specialized collaborative robot (cobot) subsidiary of South Korea's Doosan Group. Since its establishment in 2015, it has rapidly grown in the global collaborative robot market, positioning itself as a global top-tier company. Its main product line consists of 6-axis articulated collaborative robot series (M, H, A, E series), offering various working radii and payloads for application in diverse industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and services. Notably, it features safety and precision secured simultaneously through its self-developed torque sensors and collision detection technology.
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History and Establishment Background
Doosan Robotics was founded in 2015 as part of Doosan Group's project to discover future growth engines. Initially, it aimed to enter the industrial robot market but decided to focus on collaborative robots to differentiate from existing large robots. It entered the market in 2018 with the launch of its first mass-produced model, the M series, and subsequently expanded its product lineup through continuous R&D investment. In 2022, it pursued a KOSPI listing but postponed it considering market conditions. In 2023, it recorded a 3rd place global collaborative robot market share (following France's Universal Robots and Germany's KUKA).
Main Product Lines
Doosan Robotics' collaborative robots are broadly divided into four series:
- M Series: Basic model, payload 5–15 kg, working radius 900–1700 mm. Suitable for general manufacturing tasks.
- H Series: High-payload model, capable of carrying up to 25 kg. Specialized for heavy material handling and palletizing.
- A Series: High-speed, high-precision model, optimized for cycle time, used in assembly and inspection processes.
- E Series: Model with waterproof and dustproof rating (IP67), designed for special environments such as food and beverage, chemical, and semiconductor industries.
All models adopt a 6-axis articulated structure and are equipped with self-developed multi-axis torque sensors and software-based collision detection systems, enabling operation in the same space as humans without additional safety fences.
Technical Features
- Torque Sensor Technology: High-precision torque sensors embedded in each joint detect external forces in real-time, immediately stopping or controlling force upon collision. This is a core safety technology for collaborative robots, and Doosan Robotics has secured cost competitiveness by using its own designed sensors.
- Software Platform: Intuitive teaching and programming are possible through the 'Doosan Robotics Controller (DRC)' and 'DaVinci AI' software. An SDK supporting integration with various peripherals such as vision systems, grippers, and sensors is also provided.
- Safety Certifications: Meets international standards ISO 10218-1 and ISO/TS 15066, and has obtained safety certifications from global certification bodies such as TUV Rheinland.
Market and Competitiveness
As of 2023, Doosan Robotics held approximately 8% of the global collaborative robot market share, ranking third. Major competitors include Denmark's Universal Robots (approximately 30% market share), Germany's KUKA, and Japan's FANUC. Doosan Robotics' strengths lie in its price-to-performance ratio and a service network optimized for the domestic manufacturing ecosystem. Additionally, through collaboration with Doosan Group affiliates (Doosan Enerbility, Doosan Bobcat, etc.), it accumulates real-world application cases.
Application Fields
- Manufacturing: Automation processes such as welding, painting, assembly, inspection, and palletizing.
- Logistics: Picking, packing, and sorting tasks.
- Services: Medical (surgery assistance), education (robot education platforms), F&B (food preparation and serving), etc.
- Special Environments: Semiconductor clean rooms, food processing plants, and other areas requiring hygiene and cleanliness.
Latest Trends
In 2024, Doosan Robotics is focusing on global market expansion. In March 2024, it established an R&D center in Silicon Valley, USA, strengthening its North American market strategy. Additionally, in May 2024, it unveiled the new E series waterproof model and an AI-based vision system at Europe's largest robot exhibition, 'Automatica 2024'. In 2025, it plans to launch a 'Smart Teaching' feature integrating generative AI into collaborative robots, aiming to allow users to program robot motions through natural language commands alone. Meanwhile, there are observations that it will re-pursue an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the second half of 2024, with an estimated corporate value of over 5 trillion won. Furthermore, in October 2024, Doosan Group announced a merger of four affiliates including Doosan Robotics (Doosan Enerbility, Doosan Bobcat, Doosan Robotics, and Doosan Techpack), but due to shareholder opposition and market concerns, the merger plan was withdrawn in January 2025. Accordingly, Doosan Robotics maintains independent management and is pursuing its own growth strategy.
Related Topics
- [[Collaborative robot]]
- [[Doosan Group]]
- [[Industrial robot]]
- [[Automation]]
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