Dr. Jin-Oh Kim elected as new President of KAR

Association Member

Feb 28, 2024 Dr. Jin-Oh Kim, Founder and CEO of “Robots and Design Co., Ltd.” in South Korea, was appointed as the 11th president of the Korea Association of Robot Industry(KAR) on February 28, 2024.

In Memoriam: Prof. Rezia Molfino

Association Member

Aug 23, 2023 It is with great sadness that the robotics community bids farewell to Prof. Rezia Molfino. She passed away on August 19, 2023 at the age of 80.

Nelson Shea and Jeff Burnstein Selected for 2023 Engelberger Awards

Mar 09, 2023 — Ann Arbor The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced two longtime industry leaders as the winners of the 2023 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards, the world's most prestigious robotics honor: Roberta Nelson Shea, Universal Robots and Jeff Burnstein, Association for Advancing Automation (A3).

FANUC founder Dr. Seiuemon Inaba passed away

Association MemberIFR Robot Supplier

Oct 07, 2020 Dr. Seiuemon Inaba, founder and honorary chairman of FANUC, passed away on October 2, 2020, at the age of 95. He significantly contributed to the development of the robot industry not only in Japan but also in the world.

Gui-Deog Kang is the new elected President of KAR

Association Member

May 28, 2020 Gui-Deog Kang, Chief Operating Officer of Robostar, has been elected as the new President of Korea Association of Robot industry(KAR) recently.

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