[Click e-Stock] "IL: From All-Solid-State Battery Technology to Humanoid Robots"

GL Research stated on July 10 that attention should be paid to IL’s all-solid-state battery technology and its potential entry into the humanoid robot market. The firm did not provide an investment opinion or target price.

IL has succeeded in developing and mass-producing optical silicone lenses. Through mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the company has established vertical integration of electric vehicle components centered on optical silicone lenses. IL is building its track record by having its lamp components adopted by global automakers.

Additionally, IL is focusing its capabilities on the all-solid-state battery business as a new growth area. In June of this year, the company completed the production of sample battery cells for humanoid robots, applying a highly stable anode sheet for lithium metal-based all-solid-state batteries, thereby moving a step closer to commercialization.

Park Changyoon, CEO of GL Research, explained, "The highly stable anode sheet technology for lithium metal-based all-solid-state batteries, which IL is developing with the goal of mass production in 2028, can suppress dendrite formation in lithium metal-based all-solid-state batteries and prevent explosion risks." He added, "Ultimately, the company is targeting the humanoid robot market."

He continued, "IL has entered the practical application stage of its special battery-based leak detection technology, including all-solid-state battery technology, through consultations with Korea District Heating Corporation." He stated that this technology can be used not only for underground heating pipes but also for water pipes, underground communication conduits, and other aging infrastructure to detect leaks and prevent accidents. He added, "Recently, it is expected to become a solution for preventing ground subsidence and sinkhole occurrences in urban areas."