History

We introduce the history of YUJIN ROBOT, Korea’s first-generation robot company that has been in business since 1988.

Since its establishment in 1988, YUJIN ROBOT has developed along with the robotics industry for more than 30 years and has produced robots that perform tasks in various fields, including soccer, education, defense, and cleaning robots. With the success of its robot vacuum cleaner (iClebo) and SAS (Smart Automation System) division, YUJIN ROBOT has received a lot of attention in Korea for its cutting-edge technology research and development over the years.

구분선(실선)

In 2021, YUJIN Robot established the AMS Division (Autonomous Mobile Solution Division) as a new future business and laid the foundation for a leap forward from the existing B2C robot vacuum cleaner business to the B2B and global markets. In addition, the AMS Division and SAS Division We are leading the 4th Industrial Revolution era with innovative logistics automation, factory automation, and smart factory solutions.

History & Awards

Stage1 : 1988 ~ 1998 / Technology accumulation stage for robot business
- March 1988
  
  Establishment of YUJIN ROBOT Co., Ltd.
- March 1990
  
  System House contract signed with American company Adept
- July 1995
  
  Development of fully automatic marking robot system (Hyundai Heavy Industries)
- September 1996
  
  Distributor agreement signed with Staubi Robot and Climetrix
- December
  
  Completed automation of 6 German factories in cooperation with German robot company and established Fatec
- February 1997
  
  Establishment of an affiliated research center for an intelligent robot company
- June
  
  Development of acceleration sensor semiconductor TTT system (Motorola)
Stage2 : 1999 ~ 2008 / Intelligent robot commercialization stage
- August 1999
  
  Joint development of dangerous work robots with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology
- January 2001
  
  Period of hosting the next-generation game/entertainment robot development task (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
- February 2003
  
  Selected as a National Excellent Manufacturing Technology Research Institute (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
- April 2004
  
  Commercialization of high-risk work robots (exported to Japan and Australia - provided to Zaytun troops)
- June
  
  Launch of home robot iRobi
- November
  
  iRobi wins the Grand Prize of Intelligent Robot Competition (Ministry of Science and Technology)
- December
  
  ROBHAZ, a dangerous work robot, won the award in the new technology category (KT Certificate) (Ministry of Science and Technology)
- January 2005
  
  Launched iClebo cleaning robot
- October
  
  Listed on KOSDAQ (Gina World merger)
- November
  
  Acquired ISO 9001 certification
- September 2006
  
  Started exporting cleaning robots to Europe, Japan, Canada, etc.
- November
  
  iRobi Q won the Korea U-Robot Grand Prize (Ministry of Information and Communication)
- April 2007
  
  Launched iClebo-free cleaning robot
- December
  
  Launched iClebo-free cleaning robot
- October 2008
  
  Launched iClebo Alpha (cleaning robot) and iRobi Q (educational robot for children)
Stage3 : 2009 ~ Present / A stepping stone for global robot companies
- July 2009
  
  Selected as a promising small and medium-sized enterprise for export (Seoul Regional Small and Medium Business Administration)
- September
  
  ISO14001 Acquired Environmental Management System Certification (KAB)
- November
  
  The first service robot company to win the top prize of $1 million in export (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
- July 2010
  
  iClebo Smart Cleaning Robot Launched
- October
  
  Selected as a technology innovative small and medium-sized enterprise (INNO-BIZ)
- December
  
  iClebo Smart Cleaning Robot Acquires Intelligent Robot Quality Certificate
- January 2011
  
  iClebo Cleaning Robot Selected as Hi Seoul Brand
- December
  
  Won the top prize of $5 million export (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
- Selected as a world-class product (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
- January 2012
  
  Service Robot Selected as Hi Seoul Brand
- June
  
  Launched home educational robot iRobi Home
- October
  
  iClebo Arte wins KES Award for Best Design
- December 2013
  
  iClebo Cleaning Robot Selected as Korea's Most Successful Product of the Year
- June 2014
  
  Acquired intelligent robot quality certification (KIRIA)
- March 2016
  
  iClebo Omega launched
- April
  
  Certified Engineer (CEC)
- June
  
  FCC (Federal Communications Commission) certification
- GoCart, a self-driving logistics robot, was unveiled for the first time (IFA Fair in Europe)
- December
  
  Won the $20 Million Export Award (Korea International Trade Association)
- January 2017
  
  Participated in CES 2017 exhibition
- April
  
  ROHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) certification
- June
  
  iClebo Iron Man / iClebo Star Wars Collaboration Model Released
- July
  
  Designated as a Global Institute of Good Technology (Ministry of Industry and Statistics)
- December
  
  Winner of the Capek Award (China Robot Industry Association)
- Miele, Germany, attracts strategic investors
- January 2018
  
  iClebo A3 released
- February
  
  GoCart in Daejeon Eulji Hospital
- May
  
  Songdo New Office Building Relocated (Incheon Yeonsu-gu Harmonyro 183 37)
- October
  
  CE (European Community Mark) certification
- Launched GoCart120 and YUJIN 3D LiDAR autonomous logistics robot
- iClebo O5 released
- November
  
  KT and iClebo Giga Genie Edition Released
- December
  
  Selected as a world-class product (Ministry of Knowledge Economy)
- March 2019
  
  Acquired CCC (China Quality Certification) in March
- July
  
  Launched robot vacuum cleaner iClebo G5 (Genie)
- September
  
  Winner of the 2019 CSBA (Consumer Satisfaction Brand Award)
- October
  
  Unveiling of GoCart60, an autonomous logistics robot
- November
  
  iClebo G5 Black Edition Released
- January 2021
  
  Launched the autonomous driving mobile platform GoCart 180 model
- GoCart became the first domestic logistics robot to obtain ISO 13482 certification
- February
  
  YUJIN ROBOT elects new CEO Sung-joo Park
- July
  
  Launch of GoCart 250 model / Export to Slovenia Slovenj Gradec Hospital
- Launched robot vacuum cleaner iClebo G5 Prime
- October
  
  iClebo G7 released
- December
  
  iClebo G10 released
- March 2022
  
  Participation in the MODEX 2022 exhibition
- September
  
  Autonomous Logistics Robot GoCart Omni 200
- Supplied by the Central Disinfection Supply Department of Steelco Hospital in Italy