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Korean robot exhibition, 2025 RoboWorld Review
It feels like it has been a while since we last shared an update. Hello, this is BONSYSTEMS, a company that started as a core robot component and actuator manufacturer and is now slowly being recognized as a full robot company. Some of you might have wondered, “Why is there no new post these days?” so I wanted to explain what has been happening. (It was definitely not because we ran out of ideas.)
Since launching our website, we have been consistently posting about our cycloidal gear technology, in–house product development stories, and trends in the robotics industry. We have been trying to do our best, in our own way, to keep that going. The main reason the content stream paused for a while is actually the topic of today’s post: we participated in 2025 RoboWorld, the largest robot exhibition held at KINTEX in Korea.
Back in 2021, we joined the show with only our gear reducer products. This time, however, it was the first year we went in with our own actuators and robot prototypes on display. That required a lot more preparation time. There were so many things to check and refine, from product testing and tuning to booth layout and demonstration setup. Naturally, the newsletter had to take a small step back during that period.
The good news is that all the effort we put into this korean robot exhibition really paid off. We learned a lot personally, and as a company we gained some very meaningful outcomes. Many developers, robotics researchers, and corporate visitors stopped by our booth and showed strong interest in our products. Thanks to that, we are already continuing follow–up discussions with a number of potential partners and customers.
It has been about two weeks since the event ended, and looking back, 2025 RoboWorld was definitely a valuable and rewarding experience for us. So in this post, we would like to share a light but honest 2025 RoboWorld review from our perspective.
From component supplier to robot company
There were a few recurring questions we heard again and again at our booth.
“What is the name of your company?”
“What kind of company are you?”
“What do you actually make?”
Hearing these questions directly on site made us think a lot. As a marketer, I thought I had spent the past year doing my best to promote our technology and products. I believed we had achieved some visible progress, too. But when people walked up to the booth and still had to ask these very basic questions, one thought came to mind. Maybe we had been too focused on our products and not focused enough on who BONSYSTEMS is and what direction we are heading in.
In 2025, we put a lot of energy into launching the BSR series and BCSA V4. Looking back, we were so busy talking about “what” we were releasing that we did not communicate enough about “what kind of company we are” and “what kind of robot technology we want to build in the long run.”
After coming back from this korean robot exhibition and organizing the results of 2025 RoboWorld, that feeling became even clearer.
If someone asked us, “What was the biggest achievement of this year’s roboworld for your company?” we would answer like this.
“We took a real step forward in being recognized not just as a robot actuator and component supplier, but as a company with its own robot technology and development capability.”
For us, this robot exhibition was a turning point that made that change very tangible.
Korean robot exhibition, how we prepared
Our goal for this korean robot exhibition was very simple and very clear. We wanted an “upgrade in perception.” To reach that goal, we also knew exactly what we needed to do. We had to show a robot, built with our own technology and our own differentiated products.
This humanoid is a prototype we built specifically to demonstrate dynamic motion. It uses the BCSA V4 series, which we released this year, as its main joint actuators. For us, developing a fully actuated humanoid prototype using our own products was a real challenge.
Because this robot would be presented at a major korean robot exhibition and seen by many people for the first time, we approached the whole process with extra care and seriousness.
I still remember the first moment the robot completed its full assembly and we ran the motion demo successfully. The feeling was quite special.
For the right arm of the humanoid, we used the following BCSA V4 RI models:
– Shoulder: two sets of BCSA V4 096-029 (maximum torque 73 Nm)
– Upper arm and forearm: two sets of BCSA V4 070-029 (maximum torque 29 Nm)
– Elbow: one set of BCSA V4 070-019 (maximum torque 20 Nm)
– Forearm and wrist: two sets of BCSA V4 070-049 (maximum torque 38 Nm)
That arm is essentially a compact demonstration of what our actuators can do in a real robot joint.
Korean robot exhibition, 2025 RoboWorld begins
After several months of work, we finally reached the first day of the event. We thought, “Now the real show starts,” but in reality, we still had a lot to do.
Before moving in the exhibits, we visited the venue during the booth construction phase to check the progress. While planning our booth design for 2025 RoboWorld, we asked ourselves two main questions.
– How can we present our products in the clearest and most attractive way?
– How can we create a space that naturally draws in visitors and buyers and encourages them to engage with us?
After a lot of internal discussion and coordination between departments, we decided on a layout that led visitors into the booth instead of leaving them standing only at the edge. We designed the display so that the humanoid robot would immediately catch the eye and become the visual center of the space.
On the day before the official opening of this robot exhibition, our products finally arrived at KINTEX late in the afternoon. We began full–scale setup right away. Since we were presenting many actuators, robot prototypes, and other hardware, a large number of our colleagues from the main office joined the installation work.
Once everything was in place, it was time for the big opening of 2025 RoboWorld. From the very first morning, far more visitors came than we had expected, so we had almost no time to “mentally prepare.” It was just busy from the start.
Talking with many industry people and general visitors at the booth gave us insights we could never have gained by staying only at the office. It was a very meaningful time personally, too.
This year’s 2025 RoboWorld, as a major korean robot exhibition, also attracted many overseas buyers and foreign visitors. One memorable moment for me was when a representative from Tesla stopped by, took photos of our humanoid robot, and left. It made us quietly imagine a few “what if” scenarios in our heads.
Of course, it might have just been casual research. But seeing how many people understood and resonated with the message we wanted to deliver through this robot exhibition made all the hard work feel worthwhile. I think we will remember this roboworld for a long time.
One of the key products we showcased during this korean robot exhibition was the BCSA V4 RI Series.
As the humanoid robotics industry increasingly prioritizes lightweight structures and safer joint mechanisms, this series was designed to deliver durability and output torque within a compact form factor. Thanks to its slim structure, it is especially suitable for smaller joints such as robotic arms.
The photo shown above is a version equipped with our in-development encoder driver. On our website, the currently available RI models are provided as motor plus reducer units, and the driver and encoder options can be added depending on the customer’s project requirements.
If you need an actuator with integrated control electronics, you can share your technical requirements such as required torque, motion profile, and the type of robot or industry you plan to apply it to. You can also specify the driver or encoder you prefer. Based on that information, we can customize the configuration and deliver the unit tailored to your project.
More details are available on the BCSA V4 RI product page.
Finally
Looking back at this year, 2025 has been an incredibly busy one for us. We launched our YouTube channel, communicated with all of you through various types of content, released new products, completed our KONEX listing, and participated in the 2025 RoboWorld. All of these achievements were possible because of the dedication and hard work of the entire BONSYSTEMS team.
The year is almost over, but we are not slowing down.
We are already working on new challenges so that we can show an even more advanced version of BONSYSTEMS in 2026. Our goal is to continue growing as a leading company in the global robotics industry, and we plan to move forward step by step with consistency and sincerity.
We truly appreciate everyone who has shown interest in our company and followed our journey so far.
We hope to return next year with a stronger and more refined vision. Thank you for reading this long post. (PS. We will be back next week with another piece of useful content.)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What kind of company is BONSYSTEMS?
We use cycloidal reduction technology to build robots such as humanoids, quadruped robots, and AGV or AMR platforms. With our in-house developed actuators, we also provide robot hardware development services for companies that need custom robotic systems.
Q. What does BONSYSTEMS make?
We design and manufacture cycloidal reducers, integrated actuators that combine a motor and control unit, robot drive modules, and humanoid hardware. At the 2025 RoboWorld korean robot exhibition, we introduced two humanoid robot prototypes built entirely with our cycloidal-based actuator technology.
Q. What is your competitive strength?
Our strength lies in our independently developed cycloidal tooth profile and our ability to meet various performance requirements in the robot industry. We offer a wide product lineup and support full customization, allowing us to tailor actuator and joint modules to the needs of each customer.
Q. Can I buy your humanoid robot?
The humanoids displayed at the korean robot exhibition during 2025 RoboWorld were technology demonstration prototypes. There is currently no plan to commercialize those models. However, we actively support custom robot hardware development, joint module supply, and collaboration projects. If you are interested, you can reach us through our website inquiry form or by email at sales@bonsystems.com.
Q. How can I make a purchase or request a consultation?
The fastest way is to use the inquiry form on the BONSYSTEMS website. If you provide information such as required specifications, application purpose, and operating conditions, our engineering team will review your request and respond as quickly as possible. Email and phone inquiries are also accepted. You can discuss actuator applications or full robot hardware projects through the same channels.
