<ul><li>South Korea’s largest shipbuilder, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), is partnering with robotics companies to develop humanoid robots for welding tasks in shipyards.</li><li>The humanoid welders aim to improve productivity, reduce physical strain, and enhance safety for human workers in shipyards.</li><li>Field testing for the first prototype humanoids is set to begin by the end of 2026, with full-scale deployment planned for 2027.</li><li>This collaboration signifies a significant step towards smart shipyards in South Korea, where robots and humans will work together to meet the increased demand for global ship orders.</li></ul>

Humanoid welders to join South Korean shipyards by 2027

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