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Aug 14, 2026
Korean AMR Maker Cowintech Bets on Camera Robots as Samsung Closes Platform Window
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Cowintech, a leading Korean autonomous mobile robot (AMR) manufacturer, announced a rebrand to Cowin Robotics and a full restructuring into a full‑stack intelligent robot integration platform. The company will split its operations into hardware and software tracks, with the software side focused on V‑SLAM, a camera‑based navigation system that replaces traditional LiDAR SLAM. V‑SLAM processes visual data on NVIDIA Jetson edge devices, feeding decisions to a ROS2 control stack for real‑time, cloud‑free navigation and monitoring. The change positions Cowin Robotics as an integration partner rather than a mere hardware supplier, aligning with South Korea’s smart‑factory push.
💡 Why It Matters
- · By adopting camera‑based V‑SLAM, Cowin Robotics could reduce hardware costs and improve navigation in cluttered environments, potentially reshaping how factories deploy AMRs.
