KAIST
KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) is a public research university in Daejeon, South Korea. Its Dynamic Robot Control and Design Lab (DRCD Lab), led by Prof. Hae-Won Park in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, builds high-performance legged robots such as the HOUND quadruped, which holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest quadruped robot, and the magnetic wall-climbing quadruped MARVEL.
💡Notable Achievement: Its HOUND quadruped ran 100 m in 19.87 s in October 2023, a Guinness World Record for the fastest quadruped robot.
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RaiBo
By: KAIST
Launched: 2023
RaiBo is a versatile, mid-sized research quadruped built in-house by the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Lab (RaiLab) at KAIST, led by Prof. Jemin Hwangbo. Its 12 powerful motors and high-frequency motor control let it run on hills, stairs and even soft sand using controllers learned with reinforcement learning. On a sandy beach it ran at about 3 metres per second with its feet sinking into the sand, and the same controller kept it stable on grass, a running track and a bouncy air mattress without any reprogramming. Its size suits practical jobs such as industrial inspection, exploration and patrol.
MARVEL
By: KAIST
Launched: 2022
MARVEL is an untethered climbing quadruped from KAIST that walks on floors, vertical steel walls and even ceilings. Each foot holds a switchable electro-permanent magnet with a rubber-like magnetic sole, so the robot can grip steel firmly, release in a fraction of a second and take its next step. It climbs tanks, hulls and bridges that people would otherwise inspect by rope or scaffolding, steps over gaps and obstacles on the surface and moves from floor to wall to ceiling in one run. It is a leading example of a legged robot built for steel-structure inspection.
HOUND 1
By: KAIST
Launched: 2022
KAIST HOUND 1 is a fast, strong research quadruped built at the Dynamic Robot Control and Design Lab of KAIST in South Korea. Its drivetrain was designed with mixed-integer optimization of the gear train and motor heat limits, so the legs can deliver high torque and high speed without overheating. A single walking controller trained entirely with reinforcement learning let it run 100 metres from a standing start in 19.87 seconds, a Guinness World Record for the fastest quadruped robot. It also walks long distances, climbs slopes and steps over tall obstacles, which makes it a leading platform for legged-locomotion research.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What robot models does KAIST manufacture?
KAIST manufactures 3 robot models in the Origin of Bots database, including RaiBo, MARVEL, HOUND 1.
Where is KAIST headquartered and when was it founded?
KAIST is headquartered in South Korea and was founded in 1971.
What industries and domains does KAIST focus on?
KAIST develops robotics solutions primarily targeting Legged Robots, Research & Education.
What core technologies and engineering stacks power KAIST's robots?
KAIST's platform leverages Reinforcement-Learning Locomotion, Optimized Gear-Train Actuators, Electro-Permanent Magnetic Feet, Model Predictive Control to deliver high-performance autonomy and hardware reliability.
Which geographic markets does KAIST serve?
KAIST currently deploys and supports hardware across Research & Education, Defense Technology, Infrastructure Inspection with active field presence in Asia.
How can commercial buyers and partners contact KAIST?
You can reach KAIST directly via their official website at https://www.kaist.ac.kr/en/.
What makes KAIST unique in the robotics landscape?
Its HOUND quadruped ran 100 m in 19.87 s in October 2023, a Guinness World Record for the fastest quadruped robot.
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