Stronger Together: Clobot, Boston Dynamics, & Korea
Strengthening Korea’s Robotics Future: Boston Dynamics & Clobot Join Forces
Boston Dynamics' strategic partnership with Korea-based Clobot marks a powerful step forward in advancing industrial robotics and AI across South Korea. From smart factories to national AI initiatives, this collaboration brings cutting-edge automation to the heart of Korea’s economy.
Local Expertise Meets Global Innovation
Boston Dynamics, best known for its agile mobile robot Spot, has selected Clobot as its official distribution and service partner in South Korea. This partnership brings Boston Dynamics' world-class robotics closer to Korean enterprises by:
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Establishing the first Spot repair and support center in Korea
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Offering localized deployment and field servicing
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Providing technical integration expertise tailored to Korea’s industrial needs
Clobot’s background in autonomous driving systems and smart factory automation makes it a natural fit to support Spot’s expansion. The partnership allows Korean companies to more confidently adopt robotics solutions backed by trusted local infrastructure.
Spot in Action: POSCO’s Smart Steelworks
A standout example of this partnership’s real-world impact is the deployment of Spot at POSCO, South Korea’s largest steelmaker.
At the Gwangyang Steelworks, Spot is tasked with performing autonomous inspections in high-temperature and high-risk areas. Equipped with thermal cameras and integrated with Boston Dynamics' Orbit software, Spot helps engineers monitor equipment and prevent breakdowns without putting human workers at risk.
Quote from POSCO:
“The main hazards are radiant heat and gas from the furnace, but the robot spends less time in one place than a human and moves back and forth to minimize the risk of overheating. Since the Spot robot performs manual tasks in harsh environments on behalf of our employees, their satisfaction has increased, and they can work in safer conditions.”
Senior Researcher Kim Ki-hwan
POSCO’s use of Spot is part of a broader digital transformation strategy. In fact, the World Economic Forum has recognized Gwangyang as a “Lighthouse Factory” — a global model of tech-enabled industrial innovation.
Supporting Korea’s National AI & Robotics Vision
South Korea continues to lead in robotics density, with more than 850 robots per 10,000 manufacturing workers. The government is investing heavily in national automation and AI initiatives across logistics, energy, and production.
The Boston Dynamics–Clobot collaboration directly supports this momentum by:
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Bringing high-impact robotics into operational use
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Building localized support and talent pipelines
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Reducing barriers for companies to adopt AI and automation safely
As these robots move from concept to frontline work, Korea further solidifies its status as a global robotics hub. This partnership also aligns with the long-term strategy of Hyundai Motor Group, which acquired a majority stake in Boston Dynamics in 2021. Hyundai has made it clear that robotics and AI are core to its future — not just in automotive applications, but in smart cities, logistics, and labor augmentation.
Looking to the Future
The success of this partnership is already clear — from local servicing infrastructure to real-world deployments like POSCO. But it also signals something bigger: Korea continues to be a driver of the next generation of robotics and AI adoption.
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