Kwangwoon University sets sights on becoming AI, robotics powerhouse

Kwangwoon University unveiled its AI and robotics education strategy at a ceremony on Thursday, outlining plans to develop talent and expand access to the fields. President Yoon Do-young said the university will establish humanoid and mobile robotics majors and work with the Seoul Metropolitan Government on a campus robotics laboratory. The university aims to train 260 specialists annually starting in 2028 and host the 2027 World Robofest Championship, bringing together young robotics talent from 60 countries.

Twenty-seven partner companies are expected to take part directly in developing and teaching the curriculum, giving students practical experience from robot design and manufacturing through testing and industrial applications.

The university plans to extend AI and robotics education to schoolchildren, working adults and local residents, as well as students across academic disciplines.

The 2027 World Robofest Championship is scheduled for May 28 to 31.

The event featured DEUX, a dual-arm robot developed by XYZ, a company founded by Kwangwoon University alumni.

Method-3, a humanoid robot developed with the involvement of Kwangwoon University faculty members, stands 4 meters tall and is designed to carry a human pilot inside its body.

Published Nov 3, 2026 12:00 pm KST

Industry-embedded curriculum, new majors unveiled ahead of 2027 World Robofest Championship

Kwangwoon University President Yoon Do-young embraces DEUX, a dual-arm robot, during the university's artificial intelligence and robotics vision ceremony at the university campus in Nowon District, Seoul, Oct. 29. Courtesy of Kwangwoon University

Kwangwoon University unveiled plans to establish itself as a leading institution in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics by nurturing talent and expanding access to education in the two fields as the era of physical AI takes shape.

The university held a ceremony on Thursday to unveil its AI and robotics education strategy, drawing some 400 attendees, including lawmakers, local government officials, university presidents, education and research representatives, students and local residents.

The event also aimed to strengthen partnerships ahead of the 2027 World Robofest Championship, an international youth robotics competition the university is set to host next year.

"We aim to nurture talent who will drive advances in robotics worldwide and build a future where robots serve people," Kwangwoon University President Yoon Do-young said.

The event featured congratulatory remarks from former National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik, Reps. Kim Yong-tae and Kim Nam-joon, Nowon District Mayor Seo Joon-oh, Korea Military Academy Superintendent Park Hoo-sung, Genesis BBQ Group Chairman Yoon Hong-geun and Seoul Superintendent of Education Chung Keun-sik.

In a followed keynote, Yoon outlined the university's vision to become a global leader in AI and robotics education, emphasizing its commitment to developing talent for the emerging era of physical AI.

The vision announcement featured an appearance by DEUX, a dual-arm robot developed by XYZ, a company founded by Kwangwoon University alumni.

The robot embraced Yoon onstage before handing him a declaration outlining the university's new vision, which he then read aloud to formally announce its commitment to advancing AI and robotics education.

Students interact with a robot during a hands-on demonstration at Kwangwoon University in Nowon District, Seoul, Oct. 29. Courtesy of Kwangwoon University

Yoon emphasized the importance of training specialists in physical AI through closer ties with industry, outlining plans to introduce new academic programs and expand hands-on learning opportunities.

"We will establish new majors in humanoid and mobile robotics and work with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to build a robotics laboratory on campus," Yoon said.

He added that 27 partner companies would participate directly in curriculum development and teaching, allowing students to gain practical experience throughout the entire process, from robot design and manufacturing to testing and real-world industrial applications.

Yoon also pledged to make AI and robotics education more accessible to students across disciplines and the broader public.

"AI and robotics should not be limited to engineering majors. They should be technologies that anyone can learn and use," he said.

The university aims to train 260 AI and robotics specialists annually starting in 2028 while expanding educational opportunities to schoolchildren, working adults and local residents.

Yoon also highlighted plans to host the 2027 World Robofest Championship, bringing together young robotics talent from 60 countries.

"We aim to make northeastern Seoul an urban robotics innovation hub and establish Kwangwoon as a global center for robotics education and collaboration," he said.

Henk Rogers, the entrepreneur who helped popularize Tetris worldwide, delivers a special lecture at Kwangwoon University, Oct. 29. Courtesy of Kwangwoon University

The event also featured a special lecture by Henk Rogers, the entrepreneur whose role in bringing the video game Tetris to a global audience was portrayed in the film Tetris.

In the second half of the event, the area surrounding Kwangwoon Square was transformed into an interactive showcase of AI and robotics technologies, with live demonstrations and hands-on activities for students and local residents.

The program included a virtual reality drawing performance by artist Yeom Dong-kyun and an AI and robotics talk session led by YouTuber JoCoding.

Among the highlights was Method-3, a 4-meter-tall humanoid robot developed with the involvement of Kwangwoon University faculty members. Standing more than twice the height of an average adult, the giant robot is designed to accommodate a human pilot inside its body.

Meanwhile, Kwangwoon University is set to host the 2027 World Robofest Championship from May 28 to 31, bringing together young robotics enthusiasts from around the world to showcase their skills and exchange ideas.

The competition is expected to strengthen the university's international partnerships and support its ambition to become a global hub for robotics education.

光云大学周四举行仪式，正式发布其人工智能和机器人教育战略，概述了培养人才和扩大相关领域入学机会的计划。校长尹道英表示，该校将设立人形机器人和移动机器人专业，并与首尔市政府合作建设校园机器人实验室。该校计划从2028年起每年培养260名专业人才，并举办2027年世界机器人大赛，届时将汇聚来自60个国家的青年机器人人才。

预计 27 家合作公司将直接参与课程的开发和教学，使学生能够获得从机器人设计和制造到测试和工业应用的实践经验。

该大学计划将人工智能和机器人教育推广到中小学生、在职成年人、当地居民以及各个学科的学生。

2027年世界机器人大赛定于5月28日至31日举行。

本次活动展出了由光云大学校友创办的XYZ公司开发的双臂机器人DEUX。

Method-3 是一款由光云大学教职员工参与开发的类人机器人，身高 4 米，设计用于在其体内搭载一名人类驾驶员。

发布于2026年11月3日韩国时间下午12:00

在2027年世界机器人大赛之前，推出与行业紧密结合的课程和新专业。

10月29日，在首尔芦原区光云大学校园举行的人工智能与机器人愿景仪式上，校长尹道英拥抱了双臂机器人DEUX。图片由光云大学提供。

随着物理人工智能时代的到来，光云大学公布了将自身打造成为人工智能和机器人领域领先机构的计划，通过培养人才和扩大这两个领域的教育机会来实现这一目标。

周四，该大学举行仪式，正式发布其人工智能和机器人教育战略，吸引了约 400 名与会者，其中包括立法者、地方政府官员、大学校长、教育和研究代表、学生和当地居民。

此次活动还旨在加强合作关系，为明年该大学将主办的 2027 年世界机器人节锦标赛（一项国际青年机器人竞赛）做准备。

“我们的目标是培养能够推动全球机器人技术进步的人才，并构建一个机器人为人类服务的未来，”光云大学校长尹道英表示。

活动期间，前国会议长禹元植、议员金容泰、金南俊、芦原区区长徐俊五、韩国军事学院院长朴厚成、Genesis BBQ集团董事长尹洪根和首尔市教育局长郑根植等人士发表了祝贺讲话。

在随后的主题演讲中，尹教授概述了该大学成为人工智能和机器人教育领域全球领导者的愿景，强调了其致力于为新兴的物理人工智能时代培养人才的承诺。

在愿景发布会上，由光云大学校友创立的XYZ公司开发的双臂机器人DEUX亮相。

机器人上台拥抱了尹教授，然后递给他一份宣言，概述了大学的新愿景。尹教授随后大声朗读了这份宣言，正式宣布大学致力于推进人工智能和机器人教育。

10月29日，在首尔芦原区光云大学，学生们在动手演示中与机器人互动。图片由光云大学提供。

Yoon强调了通过与产业界更紧密的联系来培养物理人工智能专家的重要性，并概述了推出新的学术课程和扩大实践学习机会的计划。

尹教授表示：“我们将设立人形机器人和移动机器人等新专业，并与首尔市政府合作，在校园内建立一个机器人实验室。”

他还补充说，27 家合作公司将直接参与课程开发和教学，让学生能够从机器人设计和制造到测试和实际工业应用的整个过程中获得实践经验。

Yoon还承诺，将让不同学科的学生和更广泛的公众更容易获得人工智能和机器人教育。

“人工智能和机器人技术不应该仅限于工程专业的学生。它们应该是任何人都能学习和使用的技术，”他说道。

该大学计划从 2028 年开始每年培养 260 名人工智能和机器人专家，同时扩大对中小学生、在职成年人和当地居民的教育机会。

Yoon还重点介绍了举办2027年世界机器人节锦标赛的计划，届时将汇聚来自60个国家的年轻机器人人才。

“我们的目标是将首尔东北部打造成为城市机器人创新中心，并将光云建设成为全球机器人教育与合作中心，”他说。

10月29日，帮助俄罗斯方块风靡全球的企业家亨克·罗杰斯在光云大学发表了一场特别演讲。图片由光云大学提供。

此次活动还包括亨克·罗杰斯的特别演讲，这位企业家将电子游戏俄罗斯方块带给全球观众的故事被拍成了电影《俄罗斯方块》。

活动的后半段，光云广场周围区域被改造成人工智能和机器人技术的互动展示区，为学生和当地居民提供现场演示和动手实践活动。

节目包括艺术家严东均的虚拟现实绘画表演，以及由 YouTuber JoCoding 主持的人工智能和机器人技术讲座。

其中最引人注目的是Method-3，这是一款由光云大学教职员工参与研发的4米高人形机器人。这款巨型机器人身高超过成年人的两倍，其设计目的是容纳一名人类驾驶员。

与此同时，光云大学将于 5 月 28 日至 31 日举办 2027 年世界机器人节锦标赛，届时将汇聚来自世界各地的年轻机器人爱好者，展示他们的技能并交流想法。

这项竞赛有望加强该大学的国际合作关系，并支持其成为全球机器人教育中心的愿景。