Nine companies received accolades for their advancements in humanoid robotics, autonomous vehicles, industrial AI, cybersecurity, and cooling technologies during FIX 2026, held in Daegu, South Korea.
At the event, winners of the Best Innovation Technology Awards, the event’s top honor, were announced after a rigorous selection process by a panel of 26 judges who evaluated 209 submissions. A total of 31 companies received recognition, including 22 that earned Innovation Awards, with six hailing from the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region.
Highlighted innovations included Tesollo’s robotic hand, which aims to replicate human dexterity, and AeiROBOT’s bipedal humanoid robot, Alice 5, both of which tackle significant engineering challenges in humanoid robotics.
Spotlight on Robotics
Tesollo’s Innovation in Robotic Grippers
Tesollo, a South Korean company led by CEO Young-jin Kim, was honored for its DG-5F-M robotic hand. The design allows for human-like manipulation with its five fingers and 20 degrees of freedom. The company also showcased a lighter version, the DG-5F-S, weighing 880 grams, both aimed at overcoming challenges in humanoid robotics.
AeiROBOT’s Leap to Bipedalism
AeiROBOT introduced ALICE 5, its latest humanoid robot standing about 170 cm tall and weighing 50 kg. With 43 degrees of freedom and powered by NVIDIA’s Jetson Thor, the robot features a hybrid actuation system, facilitating adaptable mobility and manipulation capabilities in complex environments.
Advancements in Future Mobility
Onepredict’s Predictive Maintenance Solutions
Onepredict exhibited its AI-native factory solution, enhancing predictive maintenance by combining equipment diagnostics with operational data, thereby improving maintenance practices for manufacturers.
SWM’s Urban Robotaxi Initiative
SWM showcased its autonomous driving technology, SVMW.ai, already applied in commercial robotaxi services in Seoul’s Gangnam district. The company’s AP-700 platform processes substantial data through advanced computing capabilities, targeting flexible passenger services.
Perseus and Software-Defined Vehicles
Perseus earned recognition for PEGASUS, a hypervisor designed for software-defined vehicles. This technology facilitates multiple operating systems to function on a single hardware unit, aiming to simplify automotive software development.
AI, Cybersecurity, and Precision Cooling
CENS’s Cooling Technology for AI Servers
CENS introduced its CENS-D130 precision cooling system, designed to manage the heat from powerful AI servers by spraying nonconductive fluids onto specific components instead of immersing entire systems.
WACE’s AI Integration in Manufacturing
WACE presented VEXPLOR, a manufacturing AI operating system that connects AI decision-making to programmable logic controllers, enhancing operational efficiency.
PotatoNet’s Cybersecurity Solution
PotatoNet, led by KyoungA Shin, demonstrated its AI-powered platform OLPEMI, which detects malicious URLs and hidden cybersecurity threats, focusing on proactive threat prevention.
