[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 possess a sense of safety, robots also require 'safety intelligence.' We are dedicated to developing that safety intelligence."

Shin Heonseop, CEO of Safetix, recently stated in an interview with The Asia Business Daily, "We aim to become a company that equips robots with safety intelligence, enabling them to operate safely in both industrial sites and everyday life."

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 for the safety of collaborative robots based on physical artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically, the company creates solutions that analyze and predict the safety of robots during operation. Currently, Safetix offers a solution called "Safety Designer," which verifies the safety of robots through simulation.

The company's solution, Safety Designer, helps robots comply with safety standards. There are international standards such as ISO-10218-2 and Korea's national safety standards for robot installation, both of which serve as criteria for the safe operation of robots. With Safety Designer's simulation, it is possible to verify whether a robot adheres to these safety standards. 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, "Safety Designer is a solution that can verify whether robots are institutionally and systematically safe according to standards."

He further explained that Safety Designer helps find the optimal point where safety and productivity can both be maximized. To achieve both safety and productivity, Safetix actively utilizes AI. By applying AI at the core of its solution-referred to as the "core"-the company can accurately predict the likelihood of risks such as collisions. He emphasized, "Previously, risk prediction relied on algorithms, which made precise forecasting time-consuming. With AI, we have greatly improved predictability while maintaining reliability for safety."

Safetix's solutions are also being utilized in industrial settings. Hanwha Ocean has adopted collaborative robots in its welding processes. Since welding is a hazardous operation with a high risk of fire, workers must supervise the process at close range. By applying Safety Designer to these robots, both the welding robots and workers' safety have 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 exclusively supply Safety Designer in Taiwan, China, and Japan. Shin stated, "An era where robot safety becomes crucial is coming soon, with collaborative robots at the forefront. As a first-generation startup founded on robot safety technology, we aspire to lead the market by making safety intelligent and equipping all robots with physical safety AI."

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