What CMES Robotics does

CMES Robotics (주식회사 씨메스로보틱스) is a Seoul-based Physical AI company founded September 2, 2014, and listed on KOSDAQ via a technology-special listing on October 24, 2024. The company develops 3D vision, AI, and robotic control software as an integrated stack to enable robots to autonomously perceive, decide, and execute manipulation tasks in unstructured environments — handling irregularly shaped, transparent, reflective, and overlapping objects without pre-registration. Its proprietary Physical AI engine combines 3D object recognition, behavioral decision-making, path planning, and collision-avoidance algorithms trained on 7+ years of real-world field data from Korean logistics and manufacturing deployments.

The product portfolio spans two segments. Logistics automation includes Random Palletizer® (AI-driven mixed-SKU palletizing), CubiMeazure® (all-in-one dimension/weight/barcode measurement), plus depalletizing, piece-picking, and void-fill solutions. Manufacturing automation includes robot assembly, pick-and-place, 3D inspection, and robot guidance solutions, with broad compatibility across industrial robot brands (ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, Kawasaki, Yaskawa) and cobots (Doosan, Rainbow Robotics, Universal Robots), as well as WMS/MES/ERP/WCS/PLC integration. Named enterprise customers include Coupang, Nongshim, APR, Olive Young, Hyundai Movex, Hyundai Motor, SeAH Besteel, Samhwa Crown, and an unnamed global sports brand with a KRW 52B shoe-manufacturing contract.

CMES monetizes through a mix of capital equipment sales, AI robot rental/subscription (KRW 600K–4.5M/month over 60-month terms), turn-key system integration services, and bundled AIOps monitoring. The company operates from Korea (Seoul HQ, Asan, Cheongju), the US (Seattle, Chicago), China (Kunshan), and Vietnam (Hanoi). FY2024 consolidated revenue was KRW 6.89B (~$5.1M) with an operating loss of KRW 14.3B and accumulated deficit of KRW 41.6B; a ~$50M stock issuance at IPO and ongoing MOUs in humanoid robotics (Rainbow Robotics, Robotis) and medical AI (Sisan Biomedical Materials, LevoSketch) indicate a reinvestment-heavy growth posture targeting a product-led global expansion following the 2026 rebrand.

Name

CMES Robotics

Legal name

주식회사 씨메스로보틱스

Website

https://cmesrobotics.ai

Company type

Public

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CMES Robotics is a Seoul-based Physical AI company that builds 3D-vision-guided robotic systems for autonomous depalletizing, palletizing, piece-picking, and assembly in logistics and manufacturing, serving enterprise customers across e-commerce, food, beauty, automotive, and steel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Robotics

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), Industrial Robotics & Cobots (IMAIAMAB), Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors) (HDAAAIAL)

Keywords

• 3D machine vision systems
• AI robotics automation
• Warehouse robotics solutions
• Industrial palletizing systems
• Logistics automation robots

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Robotics Hardware & System Sales: Sale of AI-powered robotic systems including depalletizers, palletizers, piece-picking systems, and void-fill solutions. Systems are sold with full engineering, installation, and commissioning. Hardware includes industrial robots, collaborative robots, proprietary grippers, and 3D vision sensors.
2. AI Robot Rental / Subscription: Monthly subscription model offering AI robot automation with zero upfront capital cost. Includes 60-month rental terms with options to purchase, extend, or return at contract end. Professional maintenance and technical support bundled.
3. Professional Services & System Integration: Full-stack engineering services including system design, cell design, robot motion planning, vision-robot calibration, installation, and ongoing maintenance. Turn-key solutions covering entire automation lifecycle.
4. AIOps Software & Monitoring: AI performance monitoring and lifecycle management software bundled with hardware deployments, tracking KPI performance and enabling predictive maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CMES Robotics develops and sells Physical AI-powered industrial automation systems that combine proprietary 3D Vision, AI/ML, and robotics for logistics and manufacturing environments. Core products include Random Palletizer® for mixed-SKU palletizing, CubiMeazure® for AI-based dimension/weight/barcode measurement, plus depalletizing, piece picking, void fill, robot assembly, pick & place, 3D inspection, and robot guidance solutions. Systems are delivered turn-key with engineering, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance, available as outright capital purchases or via a monthly rental/subscription model.

Product overview

CMES Robotics (씨메스로보틱스) is an AI robotics company specializing in Physical AI-powered industrial automation. The product portfolio comprises two main categories: (1) Logistics Automation products including Random Palletizer® (multi-SKU palletizing), CubiMeazure® (AI volume measurement), Piece Picking, Depalletizing, Void Fill, and Palletizing solutions; and (2) Manufacturing Automation products including Robot Assembly, Pick & Place, 3D Inspection, and Robot Guidance solutions. The company also offers an AI Robot Rental Service (구독형 렌탈) providing flexible monthly subscription access to its robotic solutions. Solutions are powered by the company's Physical AI core technology combining 3D Vision, AI algorithms, and robotics for intelligent autonomous operations. Products integrate with major industrial robot brands (ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, Kawasaki, Yaskawa) and cobot brands (Doosan, Rainbow Robotics, Universal Robot), as well as WMS, ERP, MES, WCS, and PLC systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Random Palletizer®: AI-powered random palletizing solution for multi-SKU logistics, capable of mixed-load stacking with real-time pattern generation.
• CubiMeazure®

Products and services

• Random Palletizer® AI-powered palletizing solution that recognizes randomly arriving products via 3D Vision and AI, generating optimal stacking patterns for mixed-SKU pallets. Features real-time collision avoidance, overhang prevention algorithms, and a sequence buffer station for continuous operation. Designed for high-SKU logistics and manufacturing environments where traditional single-SKU palletizers cannot operate.
• CubiMeazure® AI-powered logistics measurement system that captures product images, 3D volume, weight, and barcode data in a single device with one-click operation under 2 seconds. Features a cross-validation algorithm to confirm measurement accuracy before data storage, with API integration for WMS, MES, and ERP systems. Measures diameter 50–700 mm and weight 5 g–30 kg.
• Piece Picking Solution AI 3D Vision-based solution for recognizing randomly placed items, determining optimal picking points, and transferring products to designated locations. Achieves 99.9% unseen object picking success rate and handles transparent, reflective, and overlapping products. Integrates with GTP/Induction, Auto-Bagger, and DPS systems; processes up to 1,000 picks/hour for items up to 2 kg.
• Depalletizing Solution AI-powered depalletizing solution using 3D Vision to recognize product forms and positions on pallets. Features multi-SKU handling, collision avoidance path generation, and automatic gripper pressure adjustment based on surface material. Includes Random Box Depalletizer (up to 600 boxes/hour for paper/cardboard boxes up to 20 kg) and Random Bag Depalletizer (360 bags/hour for rice/chemical/fertilizer bags up to 25 kg).
• Void Fill Solution 3D Vision and AI analysis system that measures empty space volume inside boxes and calculates optimal cushioning material quantity. Integrates with cushioning dispensers for automated packaging, reducing cushioning material usage and improving packaging throughput.
• Palletizing Solution 3D Vision and AI-powered palletizing solution for optimal pattern generation and high-precision stacking automation. Features a sequence buffer for handling mixed SKUs and WCS integration for coordinated warehouse operations. Includes the 1-SKU Palletizer plug-and-play modular design for loads up to 20 kg at 10 boxes/minute.
• Robot Assembly Solution AI vision-based high-precision assembly automation for mounting, inserting, masking, taping, labeling, bolting, and drilling operations. Combines real-time surface data recognition with precision robot path control. Deployed at Hyundai Motor for automotive assembly lines including plug orientation and alignment tasks.
• Pick & Place Solution AI-powered random transfer solution for loading/unloading operations. Handles irregular-shaped and heavy products with optimized robot path generation and bin picking capabilities, recognizing various plug shapes (circular, square, elongated) and determining optimal picking points.
• 3D Inspection Solution AI 3D vision-based high-precision quality inspection system for detecting micro-defects, thickness deviations, and coating conditions. Processes millions of 3D data points per second for real-time quality control, including surface micro-defects, protrusion, scratches, and deformations from reference shapes.
• Robot Guidance Solution 3D position and posture recognition-based robot guidance for deburring, polishing, trimming, bonding, sealing, dispensing, welding, and cutting operations. Maintains constant distance and angle relative to work surfaces, and is designed for use in high-temperature, heavy-load environments including steel manufacturing.
• AI Robot Rental Service Subscription-based robot automation service enabling monthly rental of verified AI robot solutions with zero upfront capital cost. Includes 60-month rental terms with options to purchase, extend, or return at contract end. Professional maintenance and technical support are bundled. Available products: Random Box Depalletizer, Random Bag Depalletizer, Piece Picking, 1-SKU Palletizer, and CubiMeazure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99%+ unloading success rate across 200+ SKUs (Hyundai Movex frozen logistics deployment)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rainbow Robotics (레인보우로보틱스)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026CMES Robotics and Rainbow Robotics signed an MOU to combine CMES's Physical AI technology with Rainbow Robotics' dual-arm robots for logistics and manufacturing automation solutions. The partnership targets co-development and commercialization of integrated dual-arm robotic automation systems for unstructured environments in Korean logistics and manufacturing sites.
• NVIDIAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 June 2026CMES Robotics attended NVIDIA's Korea AI Ecosystem Reception as an invited Korean robotics company. CMES CEO Lee Seong-ho participated in discussions on Physical AI era strategy. The reception was hosted by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang during his visit to Korea.
• FuriosaAI (퓨리오사AI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026CMES and FuriosaAI (leading Korean fabless AI semiconductor company) conducted an industry interview discussing strategic partnerships and global market entry for the Physical AI era. The discussion covered AI semiconductor-robotic integration and joint market strategies.
• Sisan Biomedical Materials (시선바이오머티리얼스)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025Three-party agreement with Sisan Biomedical Materials and LevoSketch for AI robotics-based ultra-precision cancer early diagnosis platform development. CMES provides end-to-end molecular diagnostic process automation using its 3D vision-guided robotics. Sisan provides DNA methylation-based biomarker discovery.
• LevoSketchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025Three-party agreement alongside Sisan Biomedical Materials and CMES for ultra-precision cancer early diagnosis platform. LevoSketch provides Digital PCR-based ultra-high-sensitivity molecular diagnostic technology and AI-based diagnostic panel design platform.
• K-Humanoid UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2025CMES Robotics was selected as a new participating member of the K-Humanoid Union, Korea's government-backed initiative for humanoid robot technology development. CMES contributes 3D vision and Physical AI technology as a demand-side partner, participating in humanoid robot development standards and ecosystem building.
• Robotes (로보티즈)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2025MOU for humanoid robot solution development and collaboration. CMES provides 3D vision and AI capabilities; Robotes provides hardware platform. The partnership is aligned with Korea's K-Humanoid Union initiative, combining CMES's Physical AI expertise with Robotes' industrial robot technology for next-generation humanoid robotics.
• Samsung ElectronicsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CMES conducted an interview with a Samsung Electronics AI engineer on LLM-to-Physical AI transition, manufacturing/logistics challenges, and smart factory innovation strategies. Represents a strategic dialogue on AI technology convergence.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Plus One Robotics: US-based provider of 3D vision and AI software for robotic parcel handling and depalletizing in logistics; competes head-to-head with CMES Robotics in vision-guided mixed-SKU picking and palletizing for warehouses and 3PLs.
• Osaro: AI vision software company specializing in piece-picking and bag/box handling for e-commerce fulfillment; very similar product profile to CMES's Piece Picking and Random Palletizer solutions.
• RightHand Robotics: Provider of AI-driven piece-picking robots using 3D vision and intelligent grippers for logistics and order fulfillment; directly comparable to CMES on AI-enabled unstructured object handling.
• Mujin: Japan-based developer of 3D vision and motion planning AI for industrial and logistics robots, including depalletizing and piece-picking; operates across Japan/Korea/US with similar Asian-market focus to CMES.
• Berkshire Grey: AI robotics company offering intelligent automated picking, sortation, and fulfillment solutions for retail and logistics; comparable end-customer use cases in fulfillment centers and similar AI + robotics architecture.
• Mech-Mind Robotics: China-based provider of industrial 3D cameras and AI vision software for robotic bin-picking, assembly, and palletizing; direct competitor to CMES in Asian manufacturing 3D vision automation.

Broad incumbents

• Geek+: Major global warehouse robotics company offering AMRs, sorting, and picking robots; broader portfolio than CMES but overlapping in logistics automation for large enterprises.
• Hai Robotics: Global warehouse automation provider specializing in goods-to-person and case-handling robotics; competes in adjacent (rather than identical) automated storage and order fulfillment use cases.

Regional players

• Doosan Robotics: Korean collaborative robot manufacturer whose cobot hardware is integrated by CMES; a complementary ecosystem player and potential competitor for end-customer automation budgets in Korea.
• Rainbow Robotics: Korean dual-arm and humanoid robot maker partnered with CMES via 2026 MOU; comparable Korean robotics peer pursuing the Physical AI and humanoid market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cmesinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cmes3d

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors7 records

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M&A

Investments

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