Hyundai Motor Group’s (the Group) Robotics LAB has been recognized with three prestigious accolades at the 2024 Red Dot Design Award, including two Best of Best prizes. The Red Dot Awards are one of the world’s prominent design awards, with accolades for the HMG Robotics LAB given in Red Dot’s Robotics category.
“These awards are the result of Hyundai Motor Group’s continuous efforts to ensure that customers and innovative robotics technologies can meet naturally, We will continue to make efforts as a friendly guide to the robot intelligence society, alongside devotion to take the lead in turning imagination into reality”, said Dong Jin Hyun, Vice President and Head of Robotics LAB at Hyundai Motor and Kia.
The Group’s innovative Safety Inspection Robot – named a Best of Best winner – is in operation at Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS). It utilizes artificial intelligence to inspect machinery within the smart urban mobility hub and identify abnormalities. The robot’s design features optimized packaging with a sculpted cover to prevent sensor blind spots, enabling accurate detection and increased productivity. Its exterior design emphasizes the robot’s technological capabilities and integrates seamlessly into the environment at HMGICS.
To maximize its field of view and improve recognition and detection capabilities, the robot can elevate the position of its camera, which is mounted on a telescopic extension. Equipped with four PnD (Plug and Drive) modules, one at each corner, the robot can navigate around obstacles on HMGICS’ production center floor. The robot is unique in its ability to inspect gauges, valves, and components in awkward locations, correcting false readings caused by human error and reporting any missed contaminants or spillages.
