[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter] Defense company LIG Nex1 is developing a 'micro insect-type reconnaissance robot' that will infiltrate enemy lines in groups to conduct surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
On the 7th, according to LIG Nex1, the company will hold a kickoff meeting at the Pangyo R&D Center to secure core technologies for operating and controlling micro swarm robots. This technology involves applying mechanisms mimicking micro-organisms such as ants and bees to robots, enabling their operation and control in swarms.
The development project is led by LIG Nex1, with a consortium including Seoul National University, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Approximately 28.81 billion KRW will be invested over about five years. The goal is to complete securing core technologies by 2027 through research, development, and performance testing.
Specifically, Seoul National University, which has experience operating the National Defense Bio-mimetic Autonomous Robot Specialized Research Center, will develop various types of micro ground robot platforms. Meanwhile, top-level government-funded institutions, academia, and companies in Korea will participate in technology development for swarm control and mission execution, contributing to maximizing future military applicability, according to the National Defense Science Institute.
Professor Cho Kyu-jin of Seoul National University, who is in charge of the related detailed project, stated, "There are still many technical challenges to be solved for the military application of micro insect-type reconnaissance robots," but added, "Through this project, we aim to elevate the technological completeness to the highest level so that Korea can emerge as a leading country in the field of micro insect robots and that the military can utilize them as advanced forces."
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