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South Korean robotics and care technology exhibitions

Overview

In October 2026, South Korea hosted several exhibitions focused on the digital transformation of care and the advancement of physical AI. The Reha·Homecare 2026 exhibition at COEX in Seoul featured 236 companies showcasing AgeTech, AI-driven care, and rehabilitation robot solutions to address a rapidly aging society. The event included professional seminars on integrated care policies and export consultations to help domestic firms secure international networks.

Following this, upcoming expos such as ‘MARS 2026’ at COEX and ‘2026 RoboWorld’ at KINTEX are set to highlight physical AI and autonomous service robots. Planned demonstrations include bionic and humanoid robots capable of mimicking human expressions, as well as specialized logistics, service, and retail robots utilizing LiDAR and camera-based autonomous driving technology.

Entities

Korea Association of Organizations for the Disabled · WeExpo · Hwaseong City · Korea Testing Laboratory · Korea Medical Device Distribution Association

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    South Korean cities and tech firms to showcase physical AI robots at upcoming expos

    Hwaseong City and tech firm TIMCORE are set to demonstrate advanced physical AI and autonomous service robots at the upcoming MARS 2026 and RoboWorld exhibitions in South Korea.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Reha·Homecare 2026 exhibition to open at COEX in Seoul

    The Reha·Homecare 2026 exhibition opens at Seoul's COEX on October 21, showcasing 236 companies specializing in AI care robots, AgeTech, and rehabilitation solutions for an aging society.

Sources

sisajournal.com · zdnet.co.kr