KIMM Unveils Upgraded KAIROS Humanoid Robot, Advancing Physical AI for Industrial and Everyday Applications

The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) unveiled an upgraded version of its KAIROS humanoid robot at the Global Forum on Mechanical Engineering 2026. KAIROS, designed to connect industrial applications with everyday life, demonstrated dynamic full-body movements, highlighting advancements in "Physical AI" that enable AI to perceive, understand, and act in the real world through robotic embodiment.