[AI Revolution](183) Safetix Creates 'Safety Intelligence' for an Era of Human-Robot Coexistence

Shin Heonseop, CEO of Safetix
Ensuring Collaborative Robot Safety with AI
Complying with International Standards
"Equipping Robots with Safety Intelligence in the Era of Physical AI"

"Just as humans have a sense of safety, robots also need 'safety intelligence.' We are developing that safety intelligence."

Shin Heonseop, CEO of SafeTix, expressed his ambition in a recent interview with The Asia Business Daily, stating, "We aim to become a company that equips robots with safety intelligence so that robots, which are now widely used in industrial sites and daily life, can operate safely."

Shin Heonseop, CEO of Safetix, poses after an interview with The Asia Business Daily. Photo by Yoon Dongju

SafeTix is a company that develops solutions to ensure the safety of collaborative robots based on physical artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically, the company develops solutions that analyze and predict the safety of robots during operation. Currently, SafeTix offers a solution called 'SafetyDesigner,' which verifies the safety of robots through simulation.

SafetyDesigner, the company's solution, helps robots comply with safety standards. There are international standards such as ISO-10218-2 and Korea's own robot installation safety standards for the safe operation of robots. With SafetyDesigner’s simulation, it is possible to verify whether a robot complies with these safety standards. CEO Shin explained, "Just as robots that fry chicken have appeared in chicken restaurants, humans and robots can coexist, but there are standard frameworks to ensure safe installation," adding, "SafetyDesigner is a solution that can verify whether robots are institutionally and systematically safe according to standards."

He further explained that SafetyDesigner helps find the optimal point where both safety and productivity can be maximized. To achieve both safety and productivity, the company actively utilizes AI. By applying AI to the core of the solution, called 'Core,' the company can accurately predict the likelihood of risks such as collisions. Shin emphasized, "Previously, risk prediction was done through algorithms, which took a long time for precise predictions. With AI, we have greatly improved predictability while maintaining reliability for safety."

SafeTix's solutions are also being used in industrial settings. Hanwha Ocean has introduced collaborative robots in its welding processes, which are high-risk environments with a significant risk of fire, requiring workers to supervise closely. By applying SafetyDesigner to these robots, the safety of both the welding robots and the workers has been ensured.

The company is also expanding globally. SafeTix recently signed a distribution agreement with NexCOBOT in Taiwan, marking its first overseas expansion. As a result, NexCOBOT will have exclusive rights to supply SafetyDesigner in the Taiwan, China, and Japan markets. CEO Shin stated, "An era where robot safety becomes increasingly important is coming, and collaborative robots will be at the forefront of that change. As a first-generation startup founded on robot safety technology, we aim to open up the market by making physical safety AI an intelligent feature installed in every robot."

Shin Heonseop, CEO of Safetix, is being interviewed by The Asia Business Daily. Photo by Yoon Dongju