Doosan Robotics partners with Daedong to develop AI-powered farming robots

Doosan Robotics has signed a partnership agreement with agricultural technology company Daedong to jointly develop AI-powered field robots for smart farming applications. This collaboration targets the growing agricultural robotics market by combining Doosan’s advanced robotic systems with Daedong’s extensive field equipment expertise to address labor shortages and harsh working conditions in farming.

What you should know: The partnership will focus on developing Mobile Manipulator (MoMa) robots specifically designed for agricultural environments.

• Doosan Robotics will handle the design and manufacturing of robotic arms, control systems, and motion development.
• Daedong will contribute autonomous mobility platforms based on agricultural field data, conduct field testing, and manage safety certifications for farming environments.
• Both companies plan to jointly develop on-device AI technology that can operate in unstructured agricultural settings without requiring internet connectivity.

The big picture: This collaboration represents a strategic push into the global agricultural robotics market by leveraging complementary expertise.

• The partnership aims to commercialize field robots optimized for outdoor agricultural environments and smart farms.
• Companies will work together to secure government-led AI System-on-Chip (SoC) development projects.
• The initiative focuses on expanding into international markets for agricultural robotics solutions.

How the technology works: On-device AI technology will enable robots to perform complex agricultural tasks without cloud connectivity.

• The AI executes functions directly on the device rather than relying on external servers, ensuring real-time responses and data privacy.
• Doosan will standardize key elements like performance, functionality, and interface of SoC applications for robotics.
• The technology will enable human-level recognition and task performance in unstructured farm environments.

In plain English: Think of traditional AI like having to call tech support every time you need help—it requires an internet connection to access powerful computers in the cloud. On-device AI is like having that expertise built directly into the robot itself, so it can make smart decisions instantly even in remote fields without cell service.

What they’re saying: Kevin Kim, CEO of Doosan Robotics, emphasized the practical applications of this partnership.

• “Through this MOU, we will develop robotic solutions that can be applied to agricultural sites, which often face harsh working conditions and labor shortages,” Kim said.
• “By combining Daedong’s extensive experience in manufacturing high-quality field equipment with Doosan Robotics’ advanced robotics technology, we aim to expedite the commercialization of MoMa and expand into the global agricultural market.”