What Hanwha Robotics does

Hanwha Robotics is a South Korean manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobot HCR series, 3kg–32kg payload) and autonomous mobile robots (AGV/AMR), operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hanwha Group with its headquarters in Pangyo, Seongnam and manufacturing plants in Asan and Changwon. The company develops its entire technology stack in-house — hardware, proprietary control and operation software, Robot AI Vision (deep-learning 3D vision), Visual Safety (dual-3D-camera collision avoidance), and the ACS AGV fleet control system supporting SLAM, reflector, and hybrid localization. The HCR-14 holds the world's first Cleanroom Class 1 certification for a collaborative robot, and the company also holds AI Factory Specialized Company designation from MOTIE/KEIT, ISO 9001/14001/45001, CE/UL/SIL, and NSF certifications across its product lines. Hanwha Robotics serves industrial manufacturers, semiconductor and electronics producers, shipbuilders, logistics operators, and food & beverage companies across Korea and globally through direct sales, a domestic distributor network spanning 14+ Korean cities, and international channels including a strategic partnership with WIA Machine Tools and its 130+ dealers. Revenue is generated from hardware sales of cobots and AGVs/AMRs, turnkey automation systems co-developed with partners, and paid robot training programs; pricing is inquiry-based and not publicly disclosed. As of January 2026, Chang Pyo Woo (ex-McKinsey) serves as CEO, and the company is being reorganized under a new Hanwha Machinery & Services Holdings entity as part of broader Hanwha Group succession planning.

Name

Hanwha Robotics

Legal name

Hanwha Robotics Co., Ltd.

Website

https://hanwharobotics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hanwha Robotics is a South Korean subsidiary of Hanwha Group that designs and manufactures collaborative robots (HCR series) and autonomous mobile robots (AGV/AMR) for industrial automation, serving manufacturing, semiconductor, shipbuilding, logistics, and food & beverage customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seongnam

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Collaborative Robots (Cobots): Hanwha Robotics generates revenue from the sale of its HCR series collaborative robots, which range from 3kg to 32kg payload capacity. Products are sold directly and through a global distributor network to manufacturing, logistics, and service industries.
2. Mobile Robots (AGV/AMR): Revenue is generated from the sale of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), including specialized types for semiconductor, wafer, glass, roll, reel, forklift, pallet truck, and other industrial applications. Turnkey solutions from design to after-sales service are offered.
3. Automation Systems & Solutions: Turnkey automation solutions integrating cobots with machine tools, welding systems, and other process equipment. Solutions are co-developed and co-delivered with partners like WIA Machine Tools.
4. Training & Education Services: Hanwha Robotics offers paid online and offline robot training programs (HCR basic, Modbus communication, PLC control, Rodi-X software) for customers and distributors, generating additional service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hanwha Robotics manufactures collaborative robots (the HCR series, payload 3–32 kg) and autonomous mobile robots / automated guided vehicles (AGV/AMR) for industrial automation. The company develops the full stack in-house, including hardware, proprietary control and operation software, the Robot AI Vision platform, Visual Safety system, and the ACS (AGV Control System). It sells turnkey automation solutions, customized robot recommendations, and paid training programs directly and via a global distributor network.

Product overview

Hanwha Robotics is a South Korean robotics company and part of Hanwha Group, offering a unified portfolio of collaborative robots (the HCR series) and mobile robots (AGV/AMR), both developed entirely in-house. The HCR series spans seven models (HCR-3A, HCR-5A, HCR-5W, HCR-10L, HCR-12A, HCR-14, HCR-32) ranging from 3kg to 32kg payload, serving tasks from compact confined-space operations to heavy lifting of solar panels and battery modules. The mobile robot lineup includes standard AMRs (AMR 350, AMR 1500, Modular Platform AGV) and specialized AGV types (Semiconductor Production, Wafer Production, Glass Packaging, Roll, Reel, Forklift, Pallet Truck, High-mast, Conveyor, and Mobile Manipulator). The portfolio is unified by shared enabling technologies — Robot AI Vision (3D vision software), Visual Safety (camera-based safety without fences), and the proprietary ACS (AGV Control System) for fleet management — all developed in-house. The company also provides customized robot recommendations, robot education and training programs, and automation system solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HCR Series: Hanwha Robotics' high-quality collaborative robot brand built on precise design and control technology, featuring models including HCR-3A, HCR-5A, HCR-5W, HCR-10L, HCR-12A, HCR-14, and HCR-32.

Products and services

• HCR Series Collaborative Robots
• HCR-32 Collaborative Robot
• HCR-5W Welding Cobot
• HCR-10L Collaborative Robot
• HCR-14 Collaborative Robot
• HCR-12A Collaborative Robot
• HCR-5A Collaborative Robot
• HCR-3A Collaborative Robot
• Mobile Robot (AGV/AMR) Lineup
• AMR 1500
• AMR 350
• Modular Platform AGV
• Semiconductor Production Type AGV
• Wafer Production Type AGV
• Mobile Manipulator
• Automation Systems and Turnkey Solutions
• Robot Education and Training Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• World's first Cleanroom Class 1 certification for a collaborative robot (ISO 14644-1)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Universal Robots: Teradyne-owned market leader in collaborative robots (UR3e, UR5e, UR10e, UR20, UR30). Directly competes with Hanwha's HCR series across payload tiers and global manufacturing customers, and defines the cobot ecosystem (UR+) that Hanwha must integrate with or differentiate against.
• Doosan Robotics: Korean cobot competitor spun out of Doosan Group, offering the A, H, and E series cobots. Most direct domestic head-to-head rival in Korean manufacturing accounts, with overlapping payload range and similar targeting of Korean automotive and electronics customers.
• Techman Robot: Taiwan-based collaborative robot maker known for built-in vision (TM Landmark), directly competing with Hanwha's HCR cobots and Robot AI Vision in Asian manufacturing and electronics assembly markets.
• Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR): Teradyne-owned AMR vendor (MiR250, MiR600, MiR1350) directly competing with Hanwha's AMR 350, AMR 1500, and Modular Platform AGV in warehouse and factory logistics. Comparable fleet management software and target customers in global manufacturing and logistics.

Broad incumbents

• FANUC: Global industrial robotics leader (including the CRX and CR cobot lines) serving automotive, electronics, and metals. Competes with Hanwha Robotics for cobot and AMR factory-floor budgets at large enterprise customers and has far greater installed base and brand recognition.
• ABB: Diversified industrial automation giant offering the GoFa and SWIFTI cobot families alongside its industrial robot portfolio. Competes with Hanwha in automotive, electronics, and logistics automation, with much broader global service and systems integration capabilities.
• KUKA: German industrial robot and automation systems maker (LBR iiwa cobot, KR Cybertech lines). Targets the same automotive and general manufacturing cobot opportunities as Hanwha, particularly in European accounts.
• Yaskawa Electric: Japanese industrial robot maker (Motoman HC cobots, Motoman series) with deep automotive and electronics penetration. Competes with Hanwha's HCR series in Asian manufacturing and offers similar payloads with a long-established partner network.

Others

• Omron (Automation / Robotics): Industrial automation major offering LD-series AMRs alongside SCARA and articulated robots. Competes with Hanwha's mobile robots and cobots in factory automation, especially in semiconductor and electronics accounts in Asia.

Emerging players

• Geek+: Chinese AMR and warehouse robotics vendor scaling globally with strong e-commerce and logistics customer base. Indirectly competes with Hanwha's AGV/AMR lineup in warehousing and may also target semiconductor and manufacturing logistics with newer mobile manipulator offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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