LG Innotek is putting its full weight behind the expansion of its robotics components business, signing a partnership agreement with Boston Dynamics to develop components for robots.

Under this agreement, the two companies will collaborate on the development of a vision sensing system that serves as the “eyes” of robots. LG Innotek will develop the vision sensing module to be installed on Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot, Atlas. Boston Dynamics will create the software to effectively process the visual data captured by the vision sensing module.

The vision sensing system will integrate various sensing components, such as RGB (red, green, blue) cameras and 3D sensing modules, into a single module. This will enable robots to accurately detect their surroundings even in dark environments or poor weather, when visibility is limited, as the different components interact and aggregate information.

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LG Innotek’s optical technology is unrivaled in the world. Its sensing components, including camera modules, are not only used in smartphones but are also actively applied in the field of autonomous driving. At CES 2024, the company unveiled the Sensor pod, a sensing module for autonomous vehicles, which combines the advantages of various sensing components into one device, similar to the concept of the vision sensing system for robots. There are high expectations surrounding LG Innotek’s competitiveness in the field of robot sensing, driven by these technologies and the company’s business expertise.

Furthermore, LG Innotek and Boston Dynamics will collaborate on and explore the application of various core technologies, including optics, to robotic systems.

“We are excited to partner with LG Innotek to drive innovation and redefine the development of robot eyes,” said Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics. “Robots should be able to see, process and perceive the world as well as humans. It is my hope that by working together, we will develop groundbreaking vision systems that are as advanced as the cameras in your mobile phones.”

CEO Moon Hyuksoo of LG Innotek said, “By collaborating with Boston Dynamics, a world leader in robotics, LG Innotek gained an advantage in the robotics components market.” He added, “We will continue to introduce core components for robots that lead the robotics era and create differentiated customer value.”

Meanwhile, LG Innotek is diversifying its business portfolio beyond camera modules, expanding into semiconductors, autonomous driving, and robotics.

By: DocMemory
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