KNR SYSTEMS, The Republic of Korea - Komachine Supplier Profile and Product List

- KNR Systems Inc. is a specialized company in testing equipment and an industrial robot developer and manufacturer, leveraging hydraulic and electric precision control technologies. The company supplies performance, durability, and reliability evaluation equipment for various structures and components, focusing on hydraulic robot systems and core component development tailored for extreme environment operations. It holds particular strengths in automotive component testing and providing robot solutions for high-risk industrial sites such as nuclear power plant decommissioning and power plant coal dust recovery. Its capability lies in offering customized solutions based on its independently developed and proprietary world-class technologies.KNR Systems Inc. is a specialized company in testing equipment and an industrial robot developer and manufacturer, leveraging hydraulic and electric precision control technologies. The company supplies performance, durability, and reliability evaluation equipment for various structures and components, focusing on hydraulic robot systems and core component development tailored for extreme environment operations. It holds particular strengths in automotive component testing and providing robot solutions for high-risk industrial sites such as nuclear power plant decommissioning and power plant coal dust recovery. Its capability lies in offering customized solutions based on its independently developed and proprietary world-class technologies.
- A diverse lineup of testing equipment packages for performance, durability, and reliability evaluations across various industries, including Simulation Testing Package, Drive Shaft Testing Package, EPS Testing Package, Shock Absorber Testing Package, Bearing Testing Package, Component Testing Package, Brake Testing Package, Seismic Testing Package, Material Testing Package, and Structure Testing Package.A diverse lineup of testing equipment packages for performance, durability, and reliability evaluations across various industries, including Simulation Testing Package, Drive Shaft Testing Package, EPS Testing Package, Shock Absorber Testing Package, Bearing Testing Package, Component Testing Package, Brake Testing Package, Seismic Testing Package, Material Testing Package, and Structure Testing Package.
- Specialized testing laboratory solutions optimized for specific industries, such as Railway Testing Laboratory and Automotive Testing Laboratory.Specialized testing laboratory solutions optimized for specific industries, such as Railway Testing Laboratory and Automotive Testing Laboratory.
- Hydraulic-based robot systems including Hydraulic Manipulators, standard Mobile Robots (Hydraulic Mobile Robot), hydraulic components (Hydraulic Controller, Hydraulic Actuator, Hydraulic Servo Valve), and comprehensive robot solutions.Hydraulic-based robot systems including Hydraulic Manipulators, standard Mobile Robots (Hydraulic Mobile Robot), hydraulic components (Hydraulic Controller, Hydraulic Actuator, Hydraulic Servo Valve), and comprehensive robot solutions.
- Development and field application of robots specialized for high-risk work environments, such as ammonia gas tank lorry unloading and automatic pipe connection/disconnection robots, and coal dust recovery robots for indoor coal storage facilities in power plants.Development and field application of robots specialized for high-risk work environments, such as ammonia gas tank lorry unloading and automatic pipe connection/disconnection robots, and coal dust recovery robots for indoor coal storage facilities in power plants.
- Development of 'Hydra-DC' robotic arms specifically for nuclear power plant decommissioning and robot systems for spent fuel rod retrieval, with application references at Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1.Development of 'Hydra-DC' robotic arms specifically for nuclear power plant decommissioning and robot systems for spent fuel rod retrieval, with application references at Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1.
- The world's first developed hybrid rotary actuator (EHA) and linear actuator lineup for robots, combining electric motors and hydraulic actuators to deliver both high power and user convenience.The world's first developed hybrid rotary actuator (EHA) and linear actuator lineup for robots, combining electric motors and hydraulic actuators to deliver both high power and user convenience.
- Patented 'Electric Vehicle Fire Suppression System' that automatically detects and extinguishes fires in electric vehicles while expelling smoke to the outside.Patented 'Electric Vehicle Fire Suppression System' that automatically detects and extinguishes fires in electric vehicles while expelling smoke to the outside.
- Capability to supply testing and certification equipment for aerospace mobility components, demonstrated by a contract for an 'Aviation Electric Dynamometer System Evaluation Equipment'.Capability to supply testing and certification equipment for aerospace mobility components, demonstrated by a contract for an 'Aviation Electric Dynamometer System Evaluation Equipment'.
- Establishment of Korea's sole full lineup of hydraulic robot core components, possessing proprietary technology across the entire process from robot structural design to component manufacturing.Establishment of Korea's sole full lineup of hydraulic robot core components, possessing proprietary technology across the entire process from robot structural design to component manufacturing.
- As a manufacturer of simulator-grade testing equipment applying hydraulic and electric precision control technologies, the company excels in developing and supplying customized equipment for various industrial sectors.As a manufacturer of simulator-grade testing equipment applying hydraulic and electric precision control technologies, the company excels in developing and supplying customized equipment for various industrial sectors.
- Securing a unique competitive edge in extreme environments and heavy-duty handling applications through the strength of its hydraulic robot systems, which offer high output and environmental resistance compared to electric robots.Securing a unique competitive edge in extreme environments and heavy-duty handling applications through the strength of its hydraulic robot systems, which offer high output and environmental resistance compared to electric robots.
- Proven global technological prowess through the supply of hydraulic actuators to leading robot companies like Boston Dynamics and the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT).Proven global technological prowess through the supply of hydraulic actuators to leading robot companies like Boston Dynamics and the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT).
- Successful development of the world's first 'Hybrid Actuator Lineup' for robots, combining electric motors and hydraulic actuators, positioning the company as a potential game-changer in the robot market.Successful development of the world's first 'Hybrid Actuator Lineup' for robots, combining electric motors and hydraulic actuators, positioning the company as a potential game-changer in the robot market.
- Acquisition of explosion-proof certification for its high-payload hydraulic robot arms and nuclear power plant decommissioning robots with radiation resistance and underwater cutting capabilities, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-risk special environment operations.Acquisition of explosion-proof certification for its high-payload hydraulic robot arms and nuclear power plant decommissioning robots with radiation resistance and underwater cutting capabilities, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-risk special environment operations.
- Continuous technological innovation based on 25 years of accumulated expertise in developing hydraulic core components and internalizing high-performance motor technologies.Continuous technological innovation based on 25 years of accumulated expertise in developing hydraulic core components and internalizing high-performance motor technologies.
- Establishment of stable supply chains and industry-academia-research collaboration with major domestic and international corporations and public institutions, including Korea Midland Power, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, Hyundai Motor Group, and POSCO.Establishment of stable supply chains and industry-academia-research collaboration with major domestic and international corporations and public institutions, including Korea Midland Power, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, Hyundai Motor Group, and POSCO.
- Automotive Industry (component testing, EV fire suppression systems)Automotive Industry (component testing, EV fire suppression systems)
- Railway Industry (railway vehicle and component testing)Railway Industry (railway vehicle and component testing)
- Energy Industry (power plant coal dust recovery, nuclear power plant decommissioning and fuel rod retrieval, wind power)Energy Industry (power plant coal dust recovery, nuclear power plant decommissioning and fuel rod retrieval, wind power)
- Steel and Chemical Industries (robots for high-temperature/dusty environments, plant facilities)Steel and Chemical Industries (robots for high-temperature/dusty environments, plant facilities)
- Shipbuilding and Marine Industries (deep-sea work robot arms, ship simulation large hydraulic robot arms, marine structures)Shipbuilding and Marine Industries (deep-sea work robot arms, ship simulation large hydraulic robot arms, marine structures)
- Construction and Civil Engineering Industries (tunnel rock bolt automation robots, track and civil engineering)Construction and Civil Engineering Industries (tunnel rock bolt automation robots, track and civil engineering)
- Aerospace and Defense Industries (satellite thruster valves, core components for defense wearable robots, aviation electric dynamometers)Aerospace and Defense Industries (satellite thruster valves, core components for defense wearable robots, aviation electric dynamometers)
- Robot Automation Industry (industrial robots, logistics robots, wearable robots, humanoids)Robot Automation Industry (industrial robots, logistics robots, wearable robots, humanoids)
- Performance and Exhibition Industry (large humanoid performance and exhibition robots)Performance and Exhibition Industry (large humanoid performance and exhibition robots)
- Taiwan (RTRCC project contract, Taiwan branch establishment), Indonesia (IID2024 International Invention Exhibition award)Taiwan (RTRCC project contract, Taiwan branch establishment), Indonesia (IID2024 International Invention Exhibition award)
- Italy (IIT as a client)Italy (IIT as a client)
- USA (Boston Dynamics as a client, joint research with Emerson Electric)USA (Boston Dynamics as a client, joint research with Emerson Electric)
- Awarded the 'Intellectual Property Office Director's Award' at the 2025 Korea Midland Power Intelligent Robot Challenge (for ammonia gas tank lorry unloading and automatic pipe connection/disconnection robot).Awarded the 'Intellectual Property Office Director's Award' at the 2025 Korea Midland Power Intelligent Robot Challenge (for ammonia gas tank lorry unloading and automatic pipe connection/disconnection robot).
- Patent registration completed for the 'Electric Vehicle Fire Suppression System'.Patent registration completed for the 'Electric Vehicle Fire Suppression System'.
- Patent applications completed for robot-specific 'Hybrid Rotary Actuator' and 'Hybrid Linear Actuator'.Patent applications completed for robot-specific 'Hybrid Rotary Actuator' and 'Hybrid Linear Actuator'.
- Secured two patents during the development of the 'Indoor Coal Dust Recovery System'.Secured two patents during the development of the 'Indoor Coal Dust Recovery System'.
- Acquired 'Explosion-Proof Certification' from Korea Gas Safety Corporation for its nuclear power plant decommissioning robot.Acquired 'Explosion-Proof Certification' from Korea Gas Safety Corporation for its nuclear power plant decommissioning robot.
- Awarded the 'Presidential Award' at the 2023 RoboWorld R-BIZ Challenge (Smart Robot & Drone Challenge) for its coal dust recovery robot.Awarded the 'Presidential Award' at the 2023 RoboWorld R-BIZ Challenge (Smart Robot & Drone Challenge) for its coal dust recovery robot.
- Received 'Gold Award' and 'Special Award' at the 2024 Indonesia International Invention Exhibition (IID2024) for its coal dust recovery robot.Received 'Gold Award' and 'Special Award' at the 2024 Indonesia International Invention Exhibition (IID2024) for its coal dust recovery robot.
- Certified as a Specialized Materials, Parts, and Equipment Company (2022).Certified as a Specialized Materials, Parts, and Equipment Company (2022).
- ISO9001 Management System Certification (2004).ISO9001 Management System Certification (2004).
- Innovation Business (INNO-BIZ) Certification for SMEs (2004).Innovation Business (INNO-BIZ) Certification for SMEs (2004).
- Venture Company Certification (2001).Venture Company Certification (2001).
- Awarded the 'Three Million Dollar Export Tower' on Trade Day (2012).Awarded the 'Three Million Dollar Export Tower' on Trade Day (2012).
- Awarded the 'One Million Dollar Export Tower' on Trade Day (2011).Awarded the 'One Million Dollar Export Tower' on Trade Day (2011).