Bigwave Robotics Signs Robotics Business Cooperation MOU with OMRON Electronics Korea

Bigwave Robotics (hereafter Bigwave) announced on August 5 that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for mutual cooperation in the robotics business with OMRON Electronics Korea.

The agreement, signed the previous day at the Bigwave Robotics Data Center, aims to establish a system for introducing “safe humanoids” to industrial sites by combining Bigwave’s capabilities in humanoid robot supply and onsite integration with OMRON Electronics Korea’s expertise in industrial safety consulting and safety control technologies.

The two companies will jointly implement the entire process, from identifying customer needs and proposing robot specifications to risk assessment, safety hardware design and installation, as well as verification and documentation. Bigwave will be responsible for proposing humanoids and systems suitable for customer processes and managing onsite integration, while OMRON Electronics Korea will support risk assessment and PLr analysis based on ISO 12100 and ISO 13849-1, as well as the establishment of safety solutions using devices such as safety PLCs, emergency stop switches, and laser scanners. When necessary, they will also connect additional safety hardware for specific work zones, such as light curtains and door switches.

The companies plan to build a safety solution demo environment at the Bigwave Robotics Data Center and accelerate the adoption of humanoids in manufacturing and logistics through joint proof of concept (PoC) and onsite demonstrations.

Kim Minkyo, CEO of Bigwave, stated, “The next competitive edge in the humanoid industry goes beyond performance and lies in how safely and reliably these robots can be deployed in actual worksites. Together with OMRON Electronics Korea, we will establish a new standard for deployment that connects robot supply with the construction of safety systems.”

Kim Youngho, CEO of OMRON Electronics Korea, remarked, “Site-specific risk factor analysis and safety design that take into account the mobility and autonomy of humanoids are vital. Our risk assessment and safety control technologies will facilitate building a safe humanoid ecosystem.”

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