Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Daegu / Changwon
We’re heading to Daegu, a rising hub for the robotics landscape, driven by government support and a growing number of companies and research institutions.
Schedule
Time | Activity | Location |
07.40-07.50 | Check out and take your luggage | Eastern Hotel Daegu |
07.50-08.00 | Short walk to coffee meeting | |
08.00-09.30 | Paradise Coffee Marriott | |
09.30-10.15 | Transfer by minibus | Daegu |
10.15-12.00 | Visit to DGIST | Daegu |
12.20-13.30 | Transfer by minibus (including lunch in the bus) | |
13.30-16.00 | Visit to LG | Changwon |
16.00-16.30 | Transfer to train station by minibus | Changwon |
16.55-20.00 | Train to Seoul (KTX216) | Changwon |
20.00 | Dinner upon arrival/dinner on your own (not scheduled) | Seoul |
Coffee meeting with Professor Han, KNU
Informal coffee meeting with Professor Han, Dean at Kyungpook National University, which is a GINP member of SDU GINP 2024-2025. Professor Han has helped set up the visit to LG in Changwon, and two of his colleagues will accompany us on that visit later the same day.
Participants from KNU
Professor Dong Seog Han, Kyungpook National University
Professor Min-Youn Kim, Kyungpook National University
Professor Soon-Yong Park, Kyungpook National University
DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)
DGIST is a top research university specializing in robotics, AI, and mechatronics. Its Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering hosts over ten cutting-edge labs studying autonomous systems, surgical robots, and micro-robotics. Research focuses on precision control, wearable robots, and biomimetic design. DGIST also leads innovations in surgical robotics and magnetic microbots, collaborating closely with hospitals and industries to advance human-centred robotics education and technology. During the visit, there will be a DGIST-GINP seminar providing an opportunity for brief research presentations and open discussions to explore potential areas of collaboration.
Agenda
Location: Meeting Room, 3F, R1
10:15 Arrival at DGIST
10:15-10:30 Introduction of DGIST
10:30-12:20 DGIST-GINP Seminar on Potential Research Collaboration
10:30~10:35 Prof. Kyung-Joon Park (KR)
10:37~10:42 Prof. Eun-Young Kang (DK)
10:44~10:49 Prof. Giseop Kim (KR)
10:51~10:56 Prof. Mikkel Baun Kjærgaard (DK)
10:58~11:03 Prof. Joon-Hyuk Park (KR)
11:05~11:10 Prof. Tim Merritt (DK)
11:12~11:17 Prof. Yongseob Lim (KR)
11:19~11:24 Prof. Ben Senouci (DK)
11:26~11:31 Dr. Yongsik Jin (KR)
11:33~11:38 Prof. Thiusius R. Savarimuthu (DK)
11:40~11:45 Dr. Hyun-Soo Yoon (KR)
11:47~11:52 Prof. Jing Wu (DK)
11:54~11:59 Dr. Soopil Kim (KR)
12:01~12:06 Prof. Kasper Stoy (DK)
12:08~12:13 Dr. Hyunki-Lee (KR)
12:15~12:20 Odense Robotics (DK)
12:20 Departure from DGIST
Participants from DGIST
- Kyung-Joon Park Professor, Dept of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Associate Vice President for Strategic Planning
- Hyunki-Lee Director, Division of Intelligent Robot
- Hyun-Soo Yoon Senior Researcher, Division of Intelligent Robot
- Soopil Kim Senior Researcher, Division of Intelligent Robot
- Yongsik Jin Senior Researcher, Division of Intelligent Robot
- Yongseob Lim Associate Professor, Dept of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering
- Joon-Hyuk Park Assistant Professor, Dept of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering
- Giseop Kim Assistant Professor, Dept of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering
- Hoe Joon Kim Associate Vice President for Global Engagement Associate Professor, Dept of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering
LG
LG Electronics’ Changwon Smart Factory is a leading hub for home appliance manufacturing, combining advanced AI, digital transformation, and robotics. Recognized as a World Economic Forum Lighthouse Factory, it uses Digital Twin technology, big data, and generative AI to optimize production and ensure quality. Automated systems like AGVs, AMRs, and Mobile Manipulators enhance material handling, assembly, and inspection, while Vision AI improves safety and defect detection. The delegation will tour the automated production line, visit the Whisen Park showroom, and engage with LG’s R&D leaders to discuss smart manufacturing innovations.
Agenda
13:30 Arrival at LG Smart Park 2
A3 Building NPI Room
13:30 – 13:40 Personal Time
A3 Building Production Line
13:40 – 13:45 Move to A3 Building Production Line (On Foot)
A3 Building 2F Indoor Unit Line
13:45 – 14:15 Production Line Tour (Automation Process)
Whisen Park
14:15 – 14:25 Move to Whisen Park Showroom (On Foot)
14:25 – 14:30 Personal Time
14:30 – 15:15 Showroom Exhibition Tour
A3 Building NPI Room
15:15 – 15:30 Move to A3 Building NPI Room (On Foot)
15:30 – 16:00 Tea Time and Open Talk (Host: Leader of Control R&D)
16:00 ~ Transport to train station
Participants
- Professor Min-Youn Kim, Kyungpook National University
- Professor Soon-Yong Park, Kyungpook National University
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