About Us

Mintrobot is a Republic of Korean robotics company established in 2016 with the mission of “Creating a Future Ecosystem Where Humans and Robots Are in Harmony.” Over the past six years, to realize our vision of "Affordable Robots for All," we have developed core parts such as reducers in-house and produced affordable robot arms, thereby lowering costs and selling them, resulting in significant progress across various industries.

As AI technology advances, robot technology is also rapidly evolving. Embracing this change, we have established a new vision: "Robot Apps for Positive Change." This vision aims to fundamentally transform work environments through innovative robot software integrated with AI and ICT, making it more accessible. In the near future, millions of robot applications will be created, and our technology will be at the center of these rapid advancements in the robotics industry. We will establish ourselves as a global leader, driving innovation and leading the dynamic ecosystem of robot industry.

History

Mintrobot, as a pioneer in robotics technology, has demonstrated its development process over the past eight years.

Our journey connects the path from the past to the present, and through this process, we continue to take steps toward a better future.
24-
FEB 2024
  • Signed IPO lead underwriter contract.
22-23
DEC 2023
  • Relocated Mintrobot factory to Incheon.
NOV 2023
  • Relocated Mintrobot Innovation Lab to Seoul.
OCT 2023
  • Selected as a top commercial product by the Ministry of National Defense with a BBB rating (3rd overall).
JUL 2023
  • Certified with KCS safety certification for Pal Cylindrical SCARA” robot arm in South Korea.
  • Selected as an E-Care company (ETRI: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute).
MAR 2023
  • Selected as a superior innovative product by the Public Procurement Service for the
    SQUAREMINT Robot Barista.
NOV 2022
  • Unveiled servo drive (MR- Drive) module.
  • Unveiled robot automation virtual simulator.
OCT 2022
  • Launched products such as Multi Sorter.
MAR 2022
  • Selected for the Global IP Star Company support project.
  • Launched 2D Machine Vision recognition device.
  • Launched Vibrating Tray product.
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20-21
DEC 2021
  • Awarded the 2021 Korea Robot Award.
NOV 2021
  • Won in Seoul Cafe Show Innovation Award for the SQUAREMINT Robot Barista.
  • Launched the world's first robotic kitchen appliance platform, SQUAREMINT Robot Barista.
SEP 2021
  • Launched Korea's first cylindrical SCARA, Pal-Cylindrical SCARA.
  • Launched web-based robot teaching software ‘MRRTS’.
  • Unveiled composite resin material reducer (Elacloid Drive)
JUN 2021
  • Selected as an Inno-Biz (innovation-driven small and medium-sized enterprise).
DEC 2020
  • Secured Series-A investment.
AUG 2020
  • Developed composite material reducer.
  • Certified with KCS safety certification for industrial robot arms Pal 3, 6, SCARA in South Korea.
  • Certified with European CE safety certification for industrial robot arms Pal 3, 6, SCARA.
FEB 2020
  • Certified with ISO9001 and ISO14001.
  • Won in two categories at the German IF Design Award for Branding and Website.
JAN 2020
  • Signed partnership MOU for a production plant in Hanam City, Vietnam.
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18-19
DEC 2019
  • Signed MOUs with Malaysia and Russia.
NOV 2019
  • Secured Pre Series-A investment from Hyundai Technology Investment.
AUG 2019
  • Changed name from Pal-i series to Pal-A series.
JUL 2019
  • Developed powerless encoder module.
APR 2019
  • Merged and relocated Seoul office to Bucheon
  • Expanded Bucheon factory facilities.
MAR 2019
  • Launched industrial robot Pal-i4 (SCARA) at the 2019 Smart Factory Expo.
  • Redesigned corporate logo.
JAN 2019
  • Awarded the 12th Korea Excellent Patent Award (Korea Times).
DEC 2018
  • Secured Pre-Series A investment from Hyundai Technology Investment and 13 angel investors through bridge investment.
OCT 2018
  • Launched industrial robot arms Pal-i3, i6 at the 2018 Robot World.
  • Entered the Chinese market with reducers.
SEP 2018
  • Launched MEP-Pi motion controller.
  • Launched Elacloid Drive reducer.
AUG 2018
  • Established Bucheon factory (Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do).
JUL 2018
  • Certified as a small and medium-sized enterprise (Ministry of SMEs and Startups).
MAY 2018
  • Selected for the TIPS program.
FEB 2018
  • Selected as Best of Made in Korea at MWC 4YFN in Barcelona.
JAN 2018
  • Selected as a K-Global 300 company by the Ministry of Science and ICT.
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16-17
DEC 2017
  • Certified as a venture company (Korea Technology Finance Corporation).
NOV 2017
  • Relocated headquarters to Daejeon Yuseong-gu Daedeok Special Zone.
  • Established Seoul office in Gasan Digital Complex, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul.
OCT 2010
  • Secured seed investment from ETRI Holdings Co., Ltd.
SEP 2017
  • Unveiled 6-axis articulated collaborative robot prototype (MR-6) at 2017 Robot World.
JAN 2017
  • Established Mintrobot Corporate Research Institute (R&D Center).
OCT 2016
  • Unveiled vertical 3-joint robot prototype at IROS 2016.
JUN 2016
  • Established Mintrobot Corporation.
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Intellectual Property

Mintrobot actively embraces innovative new technologies and creative ideas, continuously advancing various technological developments.

Our patents demonstrate our passion and commitment to developing and applying new technologies.
Utility Patents
DEC 2023
  • Registered international patent for Cycloid reducer (USA) | ***
NOV 2023
  • Registered international patent for reducer (USA) | 11815162.
JUL 2023
  • Registered international patent for backlash-preventing cycloid reducer (Vietnam) | ***
MAR 2023
  • Applied for patent for reducer.
  • Applied for patent for reducer.
FEB 2023
  • Applied for patent for safety control system.
NOV 2022
  • Applied for patent for deep learning automatic modeling method based on vision recognition and its automatic sorting device control system.
AUG 2022
  • Registered patent for cycloid reducer (division) | 10-2436543.
  • Applied for international patent for cycloid reducer (China).
  • Applied for international patent for reducer (China).
JUL 2022
  • Registered patent for reducer | 10-2418818.
JUN 2022
  • Applied for patent for reducer.
FEB 2022
  • Registered international patent for backlash-preventing cycloid reducer (Japan) | 7023364.
NOV 2021
  • Applied for patent for modular service device and service provision method using the same
AUG 2021
  • Registered patent for cycloid reducer | 10-2289929
JUL 2021
  • Registered patent for cycloid reducer | 10-2283272
DEC 2019
  • Registered patent for backlash-preventing cycloid reducer with support disk | 10-2054257
SEP 2018
  • Registeredpatent for backlash-preventing cycloid reducer (division) | 10-1901278
May 2018
  • Registered patent for backlash-preventing cycloid reducer | 10-1855712
AUG 2017
  • Registered patent for hollow actuator with high-performance non-contact encoder | 10-1769307
JUL 2017
  • Registered patent for hollow actuator with parallel structure (division) | 10-1764157
JUN 2017
  • Registeredpatent for expandable robot system using Ethernet-based M2M method | 10-1747934
JUL 2016
  • Registeredpatent for hollow actuator with parallel structure | 10-1643392
  • Registeredpatent for speed reduction unit capable of supporting three-way loads |10-1640000
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Design Patent
OCT 2022
  • Registered design for industrial robot | 30-1187354
APR 2022
  • Registered design for a sales booth with a robot arm | 30-1160800
Trademarks
DEC 2023
  • Applied for trademark "Karajan"
JUL 2023
  • Registered trademark for "MINTROBOT (Symbol)" | 40-2056977
JAN 2023
  • Registered trademark for "SQUAREMINT" | 40-1967489
AUG 2019
  • Registered trademark for "Elacloid Drive" | 40-1512957
  • Registered international trademark for "Elacloid Drive" (China) | 34435610
JUL 2019
  • Registered trademark for "Pal" | 40-1497989
AUG 2017
  • Registered trademark for "Holloint" | 40-1281390
  • Registered trademark for "MINTROBOT" | 40-1281391
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