- Practical sessions helped participants gain real coding and simulation experience.
- University-industry collaboration improved career exposure and employability.
- Sessions highlighted modern robotics, AI integration and practical use cases.
Kwangwoon University hosted the first-ever Robot Operating System developer conference, ROSCon Korea 2026, at the Pangyo Global Business Center in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. The event brought together students, researchers, engineers and industry leaders to strengthen practical robotics skills and career pathways.
The two-day conference focused on learning, employability and industry-relevant skills. Participants explored how ROS technology supports modern robotics education and prepares talent for fast-growing jobs in AI, automation and smart manufacturing.
On day one, sessions introduced core ROS topics such as ROS 2 system design, Gazebo simulation tools, imitation learning, humanoid robot control and service robot use cases. These sessions helped learners understand how classroom knowledge connects to real-world robotics development.
The second day moved into advanced skills training. Speakers discussed how large language models can work with robots and how physical AI is shaping future workplaces. Hands-on workshops allowed participants to practice coding, simulation and system integration, helping them build job-ready experience.
The conference was Co-hosted by Kwangwoon University, robotics and AI education firm PinkLAB, and robotics technology company XYZ. Together, they highlighted the value of close cooperation between universities and industry to meet workforce needs.
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Student volunteers from Kwangwoon University’s robotics game team, RO:BIT, played a key role in event operations. Their involvement gave them direct exposure to professional conferences, teamwork and leadership skills.
Conference chair and robotics professor Park Su-han said the event marked an important step for Korea’s robotics software community. He noted that the focus on practical learning and industry links would help turn research into real jobs and innovation.
