(Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Kang Ae-ran = Daedong Robotics, a subsidiary of Daedong Group specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) robots, announced on the 13th that it has signed a "memorandum of understanding" (MOU) with Artizan Vino, a U.S. wine distribution company, and the Spanish branch of Hotifroot, a global berry production and distribution company, respectively, for the "enhancement of agricultural robot technology and cooperation for local market entry."
Daedong Robotics explained that this MOU aims to secure on-site verification bases in the world's largest agricultural markets, the U.S. and Europe, and to lay the groundwork for developing agricultural field robot (outdoor use robot) technology optimized for local crops and working environments.
Daedong Robotics is currently enhancing the transport robot that was commercialized domestically in February. The goal is to develop a multi-purpose agricultural field robot that integrates transport, weeding, and pest control functions.
Yeo Jun-gu, CEO of Daedong Robotics, said, "North America and Europe are key markets, accounting for approximately 50% of the world's farmland and about 70% of agricultural product consumption, respectively. Based on the verification data of autonomous transport robots, we will complete a multi-purpose agricultural field robot optimized for customer needs and will actively promote exports starting from 2027."
aeran@yna.co.kr