F IELD REPORT

An In-depth Study on Robots

and Artificial Intelligence at

‘NKR&AI’ Conference

NKR, which dreams of becoming a robot application technology

powerhouse, held a meaningful event on the subject of robots and artificial intelligence. Industry insiders, who took a step

forward to the era of the fourth industrial revolution, graced the

event with their presence. In addition, NKR introduced new

robot application technology "Robot Education in Virtual Space"

at the event and it received positive reviews from visitors.

Daesang Jung EDITOR(press2@engnews.co.kr)

Yoonji Choi EDITOR(press4@engnews.co.kr)

8 ROBOT TECHNOLOGY 2019 APRIL

KR, which specializes in robot application technology, successfully N wrapped up 'NKR&AI' conference at its office in Seongsu-dong, on

March 7. In Korea`s manufacturing sector, which is standing at the forefront

of the fourth industrial revolution, robot industry insiders gathered together

to paint a new manufacturing future. Along with the introduction of experts on

artificial intelligence and robots, the event was followed by the introduction

AI, the age of singularity is coming Hanwha Techwin CEO and former Chairman who served as the fourth and

fifth chairman of the Korea Robot Industry Association, Kim Chul-kyo greeted greetedthe audience with a keynote speech. Kim quoted Andrew Jung, an associate

professor at Stanford University, as saying, "As electricity changed the entire

industry 100 years ago, AI has been developed to change all areas in the near

future" In particular, he introduced Ray Kurzweil's book "Singularity is Near" to

define the development of current AI technology as "some of AI technologies

have already reached singularities, others are approaching singularities, and

ROBOT TECHNOLOGY 9

of key technologies recently implemented by NKR.

others are all rushing toward singularities from a long-term perspective."

F IELD REPORT

"AI has already surpassed humans in Go and games, and SOFTBANK Chairman Son Masayoshi

took over ARM for about 35 trillion won in 2017 to prepare for the singularity era," he said.

emphasizing the advent of the AI era and the need to prepare for it. In addition, he introduced

AI industry trends by major countries, announcing that "soundless war" has already begun

between countries in the AI field.

Then, at the forum, Heo Yeong-ho, who holds the record of climbing the world's seven highest

peaks and climbing the Mt.Everest three times, cheered industry insiders in a congratulatory

The base of our manufacturing development.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is not the place to reach without effort. Countries are making

strenuous efforts at the national level, and companies are striving to innovate to keep themselves themselves survive under the rapidly changing manufacturing environment. Under these

circumstances, this conference shows a glimpse of Korean manufacturing insiders running

toward the fourth industrial revolution era behindthescenes.

Meanwhile, at the conference, Lim Kook-hyun, CEO of CODEV, announced cases of AI

application in building and firefighting, and NKR employees shared diverse opinions on AI and

robots, creating a meaningful time. In particular, NKR introduced its new robot application

MINI INTERV IEW‘Robot Education in Virtual Space'

for realistic training

Q. About the function of ‘Robot Education in Virtual Space'.A. This tool is teaching a virtual robot

with a teaching pendant (TP), a PC

equipped with the Nachi Fujikoshi

simulation tool ‘FD on Desk2’, a small

wiring box to connect the PC and TP, a

standard 100-220V adapter to supply

power to the box and a standard Nachi

Fujikoshi TP. When the prepared

components are connected, the

simulation tool of the PC and TP are NKR Co.,Ltd. Junsnag Lim Prointerlocked, and the commands operated

by the TP are reflected in the PC, enabling the virtual robot to perform the commands. By

opening the actual process from our simulation tool and practicing the operation, or by

10 ROBOT TECHNOLOGY 2019 APRIL

speech to climb to the peak of the fourth industrial revolution.

technology called ‘Robot Education in Virtual Space' and gained positive reviews.

applying an actual design to simulation tool in advance before they are applied to the actual

site, we can reduce the accident rate on the site and improve the skills of field workers.

Q. What made you develop this function?A. When carrying out robot training, there were many inquiries about the rental or purchase

of educational robots. Because manufacturing robots are more expensive to purchase than

educational manipulators, many students are often trained alternately with limited robots at

schools and other educational sites. However, if you use this tool, you will only need a few

components on your PC. It is sufficient to provide education.

Q. Why do you use a real TP even if you have a simulation tool?A. Our company also conducted simulation training. However, it is difficult for the trainees

who have been trained in simulation to utilize TP directly in real situations. The reason for this

is that the difference between the actual TP operation and the simulation training that was

performed simply by clicking the mouse is huge.

In other words, this tool enables you to learn the operating sense of the TP at the actual site

level from the educational stage.

Q. What do you think is the most important role of this tool?A. The accident rate on site can be

minimized. In reality, trainees are often

told "experience as much as you can".

Most of them will have a lot of pressure

if they are sent to the field after receiving

education. Even when educating new

employees, they only experience

assembling educational robots or

manipulating them only a few times after

long observation. It will take a lot of time Virtual robot in space, learning component tool

and money to practice with high-priced

equipment in the field of education.

However, as this tool can be operated on field simulations of their actual work using a real TP

in virtual space, it does not lead to accidents or damage to the equipment, even if the

equipment is hit by a wrong operation. In addition, only a few components with a PC can

implement the function, so it can be mounted on many robots.

Q. What would you like to say to the customers who will be exposed to this new technology?A. If you practice teaching with this tool before you go to the field, you can learn your actual

teaching sense without risk. I hope that you can improve your teaching skills quickly through

effective education and reduce the accident rate through sufficient training. R2019

ROBOT TECHNOLOGY 11