irop

What irop does

irop (이롭 로보틱스) is a Seoul-headquartered private Korean robotics company founded in 2020 that develops and deploys autonomous mobile robots for safety monitoring, with particular specialization in fire detection in traditional markets, construction-site patrol, radiation monitoring in shipyards, and thermal diagnostics at power substations. Its proprietary product portfolio centers on the PIRO family — PIRO-F (fire patrol with thermal imaging and integrated extinguishing agent), PIRO-SAFE (construction-site patrol robot with IP66 protection, automatic docking, wireless charging, and 24-hour continuous operation between -20°C and 55°C), and PIRO-DR (quadruped-based radiation safety patrol robot equipped with Kromek and Q-Safe radiation sensors, thermal camera, and gas detection) — supplemented by SAFE-PRO (a thermal-camera-based overheating diagnostic system for electric vehicles and industrial equipment), IROP-MAP (a high-precision 3D LiDAR mapping service compatible with ROS, MiR, and OMRON platforms), and SMARTROLLEY (a follow-me electronic cart available in Basic and SmartFarm variants). Beyond its own products, irop is the exclusive Korean distribution partner for Deep Robotics quadruped (LYNX M20, Lite3P, Lite3L, X30 Pro) and humanoid (DR-02) platforms and for YUHESEN wheeled mobile robot platforms (FW, MK, FR, TK series), enabling bundled multi-form-factor safety solutions. The business model combines direct enterprise and government sales (quote-based hardware pricing, multi-year contracts) with channel-partner distribution revenue; the customer base is heavily concentrated in Korean public-sector buyers — Seoul Metropolitan Government and affiliated fire stations (Namguro, Guro), KEPCO for substation monitoring, and shipyards — with pilot deployments at multiple Seoul traditional markets (Gwangjang, Majang, Namguro, Kkachisan, Donam, Cheongju Central). The company operates with 1-10 employees, holds venture company and KC safety certifications, and has been selected for multiple Korean government accelerator and innovation programs (Seoul Innovation Challenge, Korea Robot Industry Promotion Association demand-based robot project).

Name

irop

Legal name

주식회사 이롭로보틱스

Website

https://irop.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

irop (이롭 로보틱스) is a Seoul-based Korean robotics company, founded in 2020, that develops autonomous patrol robots — including the PIRO series for fire detection, construction-site safety, and radiation monitoring — sold to Korean government fire departments, traditional markets, shipyards, and power utilities, while distributing Deep Robotics and YUHESEN robot platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autonomous Industrial Safety Robots

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Sensors & Targeting Systems (IMABAGAC), Home Security & Patrol Robots (CRACARAF)

Keywords

• Autonomous patrol robots
• Fire detection robotics
• Industrial safety monitoring
• Quadruped robots
• Construction site monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Seongnam

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patrol Robot Sales: Sale of proprietary patrol robots including PIRO-F (fire patrol), PIRO-SAFE (construction site), and PIRO-DR (radiation safety). These are custom-built autonomous robots for specific industrial safety applications sold as complete hardware solutions.
2. Mobile Robot Platform Resale: Resale of third-party robot platforms including Deep Robotics quadruped robots (LYNX M20, Lite3P, Lite3L, X30 PRO), humanoid robots (DR-02), and YUHESEN wheeled robots (FW, MK, FR, TK series). irop serves as Korean official partner/distributor.
3. Mapping Services: High-precision 3D mapping services for autonomous driving robots using 3D LiDAR technology. Includes point cloud map generation, semantic mapping, and multi-floor space mapping.
4. SAFE-PRO System: Temperature monitoring and overheating diagnostic camera solutions with real-time monitoring, database management, and risk alert services for electric vehicles and industrial facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

irop (이롭 로보틱스) designs and sells autonomous patrol robots for fire detection and industrial safety monitoring. Its proprietary PIRO series combines 3D LiDAR, thermal cameras, depth cameras, and specialized sensors (radiation, gas) to deliver 24/7 unmanned safety surveillance across traditional markets, construction sites, shipyards, and power facilities. The company also distributes Deep Robotics quadruped/humanoid platforms and YUHESEN wheeled mobile robots in Korea, and offers IROP-MAP 3D mapping services and the SAFE-PRO thermal diagnostic system.

Product overview

irop (이롭 로보틱스) is a Korean robotics company specializing in autonomous safety patrol and monitoring robots. The product portfolio centers on PIRO-series robots (PIRO-SAFE, PIRO-DR) for fire patrol and radiation detection, complemented by SAFE-PRO intelligent overheating diagnosis system and IROP-MAP high-precision mapping service. irop also distributes Deep Robotics platforms (quadruped robots LYNX M20, Lite3L, Lite3P, X30 Pro, and humanoid robot DR-02) and YUHESEN mobile robot platforms (FW, MK, FR, TK series) as a Korean official distributor. The SMARTROLLEY smart electronic cart rounds out the consumer-facing product line. Together, these products serve industrial safety, facility monitoring, and autonomous navigation applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PIRO: Series of autonomous patrol robots for fire safety and industrial inspection including PIRO-F (fire patrol robot), PIRO-SAFE (construction site safety robot), PIRO-DR (radiation safety patrol robot), and PIRO-E (power equipment diagnostic robot)
• IROP-MAP
• SAFE-PRO
• SMARTROLLEY

Products and services

• PIRO-F (Fire Patrol Robot)

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 traditional market fire incidents prevented or mitigated through early detection and initial suppression
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, supporting and core.

• Chonnam National University Heavy Chemical Facility Safety Diagnosis Center (전남대 중화학설비안전진단센터)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2024Signed MoU for 'Smart Diagnosis Monitoring System Construction for Power Transformation Facilities' with Mpower and CNU Heavy Chemical Safety Center as part of Phase 2 demand-customized service robot development and distribution project.
• Mpower (엠파워)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2024Partnered with Mpower and Chonnam National University Heavy Chemical Safety Center for smart power facility monitoring system development combining irop's robotics with Mpower's diagnostic technology.
• Gyeongbuk Creative Economy Innovation Center (경북창조경제혁신센터)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2024Participated in '2023 G-Star Dreamers' program for startup investment competitiveness enhancement, product promotion, and global expansion support.
• Korea Robot Industry Promotion Association (한국로봇산업진흥원)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2023Selected for demand-based customized service robot development project. Participated in 2023 SmartTech Korea 'Promising Robot IR Special Pavilion' with IR pitching support from 7+ investment companies including Shinhan Venture Investment, BNK Venture Investment, and Daedeok Venture Partners.
• Deep Robotics (한국 공식 파트너)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorirop serves as the official Korean partner for Deep Robotics, a self-driving robot platform manufacturer. The partnership covers distribution of quadruped walking robots (LYNX M20, Lite3P, Lite3L, X30 PRO) and humanoid robots (DR-02) in the Korean market.
• YUHESEN (한국 공식 총판)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorirop is the official Korean distributor for YUHESEN autonomous driving robot platforms, covering FW-Series (omnidirectional mobile robots), MK-Series (multi-modal mobile robots), FR-Series (heavy lift robots), and TK-mid (extreme terrain robots).

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ANYbotics: Swiss robotics company producing ANYmal quadruped robots for autonomous industrial inspection in energy, oil & gas, and power facilities. Comparable to irop's PIRO-DR quadruped-based industrial safety/radiation patrol robots.
• Knightscope: US-listed autonomous security robot company offering K-series indoor and outdoor patrol robots for facilities, parking lots, and public spaces. Directly comparable to irop's PIRO-F/PIRO-SAFE in autonomous patrol for safety and security monitoring.
• Cobalt Robotics: US-based developer of indoor autonomous security patrol robots for offices, data centers, and commercial buildings. Comparable service model (patrol + remote human monitoring) to irop's indoor facility patrol offerings like PIRO-SAFE.
• SMP Robotics: Manufacturer of autonomous outdoor security patrol robots (S5 series) used for perimeter monitoring, intrusion detection, and industrial site surveillance. Closely aligned with irop's autonomous patrol robot business model and target use cases.

Regional players

• LOCUS Robotics: US-based autonomous mobile robot provider for warehouse and logistics automation. Compares to irop's logistics/warehouse segment, though irop's primary focus is safety/patrol rather than fulfillment; Locus represents a regional and adjacent-category peer in autonomous mobile robotics.

Broad incumbents

• Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR): Danish manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots (MiR100, MiR250, MiR600/1350) for internal logistics in manufacturing and warehouses. irop's IROP-MAP service explicitly supports MiR platforms, indicating direct interoperability and competitive overlap in autonomous facility mobility.
• Boston Dynamics: Global leader in advanced mobile robots including Spot quadruped and Stretch humanoid. Spot is widely used for industrial inspection (similar to PIRO-DR), making Boston Dynamics a broader incumbent in the autonomous inspection/patrol category.
• Vecna Robotics: US autonomous material handling and mobile robot platform vendor serving manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. Comparable in autonomous mobile robotics technology stack and enterprise industrial customer base, with broader portfolio than irop's current offerings.

Others

• Deep Robotics: Chinese quadruped and humanoid robot manufacturer (LYNX M20, Lite3 series, X30, DR-02 humanoid). Both a partner and adjacent peer — irop distributes Deep Robotics in Korea while building competing software/AI safety stacks on top of the same hardware category.

Emerging players

• Ascento: Swiss startup building wheeled-legged hybrid patrol robots for industrial site security and inspection. Comparable emerging player in autonomous outdoor patrol robotics with similar target verticals (industrial facilities, security).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 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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