- Advanced Manufacturing Systems Research Division
- Nano Convergence Manufacturing Systems Research Division
- Innovative Energy Machinery Research Division
- Eco-Friendly Energy Conversion Research Division
- Mechanical Systems Safety Research Division
- AI Robot Research Division
- Daegu-Gyeongbuk Convergence Research Division
- Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Research Divison
Daegu-Gyeongbuk Convergence Research Division
The Daegu Research Center for Medical Devices and Robotics conducts research related to medical devices and robots to improve quality of life, advance medical technology, and promote the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region’s mechanical manufacturing industry in accordance with government policy.

Department of Diagnostic Sensors
Research Topics
- On-site diagnosis platforms for rapid, precise, autonomous monitoring
- AI-based digital healthcare technology
- Bio-chip and bio-sensor design and fabrication technology
- Bio-signal, neural signal, and biomechanical analysis
Major Achievements
Swab robot-integrated fast PCR systemA fully automated nucleic acid extraction, rapid amplification, and detection robot with integrated non-face-to-face sample collection functionality to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19

Department of Robot Applications
Research Topics
- AI-based image processing and image-guided navigation technology
- Robot mechanism design technology
- Remote operation and haptic feedback interaction controls
- Wearable exoskeleton technology
Major Achievements
Robotic prosthetic legs for amputeesDeveloped ankle- and knee-type robotic prosthetic legs capable of natural walking even with changes in walking speed and terrain. This technology actively controls the torque and angle of the ankle and knee joints, strongly simulating natural human motion.


