UL Solutions Opens Robot Testing Lab in South Korea

UL Solutions has opened its first commercial and service robot testing laboratory in Uiwang, South Korea. The laboratory will focus on testing for compliance with UL 3300, the Standard for Safety for Service, Communication, Information, Education and Entertainment Robots. The lab aims to identify and address pressing safety concerns, enabling businesses to harness the benefits of robotics while protecting people and property. The global service robotics market is experiencing an unprecedented boom, with sales increasing by 30% worldwide.

UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, has announced the opening of its first commercial and service robot testing laboratory in Uiwang, South Korea. This new facility aims to deliver testing and certification services to help manufacturers identify and address emerging hazards, particularly those related to human-robot interactions [1].

Located 39 kilometers south of Seoul in the southern corridor of Gyeonggi Province, the laboratory is strategically positioned at the heart of a vibrant robotics ecosystem. This placement allows it to support the responsible adoption of innovative robotic technologies by being within easy reach of several leading manufacturers [1].

The new laboratory will focus on testing for compliance with UL 3300, the Standard for Safety for Service, Communication, Information, Education and Entertainment Robots. This standard is crucial for demonstrating that robots can operate safely alongside people in public and commercial environments. It addresses key safety concerns such as mobility, fire and shock hazards, external manipulation, and interaction with vulnerable persons [1].

The global service robotics market is experiencing an unprecedented boom, with sales increasing by 30% worldwide. According to the World Robotics 2024 Service Robots report, professional service robots increased by 30% globally, with nearly 80% of the units sold in the Asia-Pacific region [2]. This surge is driven by factors such as a growing shortage of skilled labor, the need for enhanced operational efficiency, and a push for greater workplace safety.

UL Solutions' new robot laboratory will play a critical role in identifying and addressing pressing safety concerns as robotics adoption accelerates. It will enable businesses in Korea and worldwide to harness the benefits of robotics while protecting people and property [1].

References:
[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ULS/ul-solutions-opens-first-commercial-and-service-robot-testing-qwr0i7vrvq9h.html
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/ul-opens-first-commercial-and-service-robot-testing-laboratory-ce7c50d8dc88f22d