POLAR-AI (Physical-AI Operated Locomotion and Autonomous Robotics in Extreme Environments)
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OBJECTIVE Objectives
Develop a Physical AI-based integrated autonomous robot system
(humanoid-centric polar resource exploration autonomous robot system)
operating under the triple constraints of cryogenic temperatures (−50°C),
communication disconnection, and GPS instability,
achieve final TRL 4–5 through a 3 2 phase verification,
and nurture more than 25 global convergence-type postdoctoral talents per year.
INTRODUCTION Director's Message
Director Hyo-Sung Ahn
(Professor of Mechanical Engineering, GIST; Director of Unmanned Vehicle Research Center)
Welcome to the POLAR-AI Research Group.
Our group brings together top experts in robotics, sensors, energy, and communications to develop innovative,
Physical AI-based autonomous exploration robot systems that can overcome the extreme challenges of the polar regions.
Focusing on more than 25 postdoctoral researchers,
we establish a premier global cooperation ecosystem and
multi-mentoring program to achieve national strategic technology self-reliance and
nurture the next generation of global convergence research leaders.
IMPACT Impact
[Scientific & Technical]
Solves the interdisciplinary challenge of integrating robotics, energy, sensors,
and communications under extreme environments,
applying active inference loop to polar robots,
and generating over 40 SCIE papers and patents annually.
[National & Social]
Establishes the technical foundation for national polar policies such as the construction of polar inland bases (2030)
and the activation of the Arctic shipping route (2030),
and minimizes casualties in disaster response and winter military operations.
[Economic & Industrial]
Achieves localization of core components like cryogenic batteries and actuators,
induces the creation of 5 technology startups,
and dominates the extreme environment robotics market.
TALENT Ideal Talent
[Interdisciplinary Convergence Capability]
Talents with creative problem-solving skills spanning robotics,
electronics, AI, energy, and communication.
[ Global Collaboration & Networking Leadership]
Talents who communicate and collaborate globally
through multi-mentoring and international joint research projects.
[Field-Oriented Challenging Spirit]
Talents who overcome real-world technical obstacles and
promote commercialization through outdoor testing in polar and simulated environments.