Doosan Robotics is actively advancing its strategy to become a leading provider of intelligent robot solutions on a global scale. The company is implementing a multifaceted growth plan that includes international acquisitions, securing specialized talent, and organizational restructuring to strengthen its leadership in the physical AI era.
On July 28, Doosan Robotics announced that its board of directors approved the acquisition of an 89.59% stake in ONExia, a robotics system integration and automation solutions company headquartered in Pennsylvania, USA. This transaction, involving participation in a paid-in capital increase and worth approximately 35.6 billion won (roughly $31 million), marks a strategic turning point in the company's efforts to expand into global markets.
Founded in 1984, ONExia has established itself in designing, manufacturing, and supplying automation systems across various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and packaging. The company has particularly strengthened its competitiveness in the North American market's end-of-line automation processes. Recently, ONExia developed its own collaborative robot solutions specialized in palletizing, box assembly, and packaging, demonstrating a rapid annual growth rate of 30%.
Through this acquisition, Doosan Robotics aims to shift from a hardware-centric business model to a more sophisticated ecosystem centered on AI and software-driven automation. The expertise ONExia has accumulated in automation data, project execution, and customized system design and integration is expected to play a pivotal role in Doosan Robotics’ AI enhancement and new solution development.
In tandem, Doosan Robotics is finalizing the recruitment of talent in R&D, AI, software, quality, and strategic departments to bolster its technological competitiveness in intelligent robotics and humanoid fields. Additionally, the company is completing a cutting-edge ‘R&D Innovation Center’—focused on AI and humanoid robotics—scheduled to be operational in the third quarter.
Kim Min-pyo, CEO of Doosan Robotics, stated, “This acquisition is a strategic move that not only enables us to penetrate the US robotics market but also enhances our solution expertise and internal AI capabilities. Through ongoing organizational innovation, technological investment, and global M&A activities, we aim to establish ourselves as a leading company in the physical AI era.”
