[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] Hyundai Mobis, an affiliate of Hyundai Group, is seeing a strong rise in its stock price. The news that it supplied the new-concept robot inter-floor transfer system 'ROBOPORT' to Naver's new office building '1784' appears to have influenced the stock price. ROBOPORT is the world's first robot-exclusive elevator that moves service robots between floors.
As of 2:10 PM on the 14th, Hyundai Mobis is trading at 3,910 KRW, up 5.97% from the previous day.
Hyundai Mobis developed ROBOPORT in collaboration with Naver Labs and Naver. Development began in April 2020, followed by prototype production and testing in September, and the system was installed at the new office site in June last year. Through long-term in-depth trial operation, the system was stabilized, and commercialization was achieved about two years after development started.
ROBOPORT features 10 carriers circulating to enable the transfer of more robots, and ARC control automatically adjusts the number of carriers according to cargo volume, maximizing operational efficiency. An automatic blocking device was applied to prevent robot detachment during operation, enhancing safety, and only robots can board, improving the inconvenience of the 'human co-riding method.' When descending, regenerative power (recycled power) is utilized, which is expected to have an energy-saving effect, Hyundai Mobis explained.
A Hyundai Mobis official stated, "As cases of robot operation within buildings increase, we will further advance 'ROBOPORT' and expand it as a new business model that can respond to new demands."
Hyundai Mobis is engaged in businesses including smart logistics automation, PSD (Platform Screen Doors), and IT services.
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