{"id":71798,"date":"2026-05-18T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/?p=71798"},"modified":"2026-05-17T20:25:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T03:25:34","slug":"south-korean-startup-captures-workers-movement-to-train-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/ponoko\/south-korean-startup-captures-workers-movement-to-train-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korean Startup Captures Workers Movement To Train AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Watching skilled hotel staff fold napkins and polish glassware while wearing motion-capture gear may seem futuristic, yet, it shows a serious shift in modern robotics. South Korea\u2019s RLWRLD is building a real-world data library from experienced workers, aiming to train AI brains capable of handling nuanced tasks in both industry and homes. While the technology is not fully mature, capturing human dexterity is the next logical step in robotic training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/south-korea-ai-robots-rlwrld-c3e00f5264e109b8b767559e9e09c3dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Stories This Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#korea-robot-ai\">South Korean Startup Captures Workers Movement To Train AI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#unitree\">Unitree GD01 Robot Shows Mecha Suits Are Possible<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#chips\">Apple-Intel Chip Deal Could Trigger \u20ac4.6 Billion Equipment Frenzy, With ASML Set To Cash In<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#malaysia-3nm\">Malaysia Looks Towards Self-Made 3nm Chips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#quantum-power\">Quantum Power Chip Startup Casimir Lands $12M Seed Round To Make Batteries Immortal      Print<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#google-ai-threats\">AI Likely Aided Attackers To Develop A Zero-day<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#3d-printed-plastic\">Engineers Are Replacing Steel Rebar With Wavy 3D-printed Plastic Plates To Stop Buildings From Rusting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#nasa-chip\">NASA\u2019s Powerful New Chip Could Let Spacecraft Think Independently<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#nasa-fuel\">NASA Tests Fuel Cell To Power Moon Habitats During Long Nights<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#algae-plastics\">Scientists Say This Algae Could Remove Microplastics From Drinking Water<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#robot-opensource\">Asimov Is An Open Source Humanoid Robot For The Rest Of Us<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware Business News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"unitree\">Unitree GD01 Robot Shows Mecha Suits Are Possible<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; unitree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Seeing a full-size, pilot-operated mecha suit like Unitree\u2019s GD01 move from fiction to reality is a milestone that\u2019s hard to ignore. The 2.7-meter-tall robot currently walks on two or four legs and features hands-on piloting, yet details on performance and capability remain limited. While the current design appears quite rough, with visible wiring and makeshift elements, I see this as a practical demonstration of concept rather than a finished product. At $650,000, the GD01\u2019s price suggests ambition, and I\u2019m certainly curious to see how rapidly the technology will mature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newatlas.com\/robotics\/unitree-gd01-mecha-suit-robot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chips\">Apple-Intel Chip Deal Could Trigger \u20ac4.6 Billion Equipment Frenzy, With ASML Set To Cash In<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A potential agreement between Intel and Apple may drive significant investment in chip manufacturing equipment, with ASML positioned to benefit, according to Bank of America. Reports indicate the deal could be valued at up to $10 billion, and demand for advanced lithography and bonding machines could rise sharply, especially if iPhone production is included. While details on which Apple products or technologies might be involved are still sparse, it\u2019s clear that such a move could reshape the competitive landscape and further solidify ASML\u2019s role in high-end semiconductor fabrication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wccftech.com\/apple-intel-chip-deal-could-trigger-e4-6-billion-equipment-frenzy-with-asml-set-to-cash-in-says-bofa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"malaysia-3nm\">Malaysia Looks Towards Self-Made 3nm Chips<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; thecomponentclub<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Malaysia\u2019s push to develop homegrown 3nm chips marks a major significant step for its tech industry, as the government collaborates with ARM and local companies to move beyond traditional assembly roles. While ARM\u2019s involvement provides access to established IP, Malaysia\u2019s choice of a closed platform over open alternatives like RISC-V is notable, given potential licensing constraints. Still, building semiconductor capacity is never straightforward, so Malaysia\u2019s investment in talent and infrastructure could help it carve out a new position in the global semiconductor market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecomponentclub.com\/news\/2026-05-12-malaysia-looks-towards-self-made-3nm-chips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quantum-power\">Quantum Power Chip Startup Casimir Lands $12M Seed Round To Make Batteries Immortal      Print<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; casimir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The promise of battery-free electronics is taking a step forward, as Casimir secures $12 million in seed funding to commercialize semiconductor chips that harvest energy from quantum vacuum fields. With its MicroSparc chip targeting ultra-low-power devices and aiming for commercial release by 2028, the company is positioning itself to address costly battery replacement in the IoT sector. While practical deployment is still a few years out, the application of Casimir effect principles to real-world devices is a truly compelling direction that could have far-reaching implications for energy management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thequantuminsider.com\/2026\/05\/12\/casimir-launches-with-12-million-oversubscribed-seed-round-to-bring-quantum-energy-chip-to-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware Engineering News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"google-ai-threats\">AI Likely Aided Attackers To Develop A Zero-day<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>AI is no longer just a tool in the cyberattacker\u2019s kit, as Google\u2019s latest findings reveal that generative models are now actively shaping zero-day exploits. The documented case involved bypassing two-factor authentication in a widely used open-source admin tool, and while the vulnerability was addressed before mass exploitation, the technical leap is clear. This development in security is a serious turning point, as automation and adaptive malware now reshapes the threat landscape. However, the same techniques are being harnessed for defense, suggesting a new era of AI-driven cybersecurity on both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techzine.eu\/news\/security\/141234\/google-ai-likely-aided-in-the-development-of-a-zero-day-vulnerability-for-an-attackgoogle-ai-likely-aided-attackers-to-develop-a-zero-dayw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3d-printed-plastic\">Engineers Are Replacing Steel Rebar With Wavy 3D-printed Plastic Plates To Stop Buildings From Rusting<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The idea of swapping traditional steel rebar for 3D-printed plastic plates in concrete is starting to gain traction, and for good reason. Researchers at the University of Sharjah showed that jagged, wavy PLA plates bond tightly with concrete, resisting slippage and corrosion. While this approach hasn\u2019t yet been proven at full scale, the lab results,especially the triangular wavy plate achieving nearly 80% of steel\u2019s flexural strength,are intriguing. As someone who\u2019s seen the toll of corrosion on infrastructure, I find the potential for tailored, corrosion-proof reinforcement a step in the right direction for future materials engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/health\/medical\/engineers-are-replacing-steel-rebar-with-wavy-3d-printed-plastic-plates-to-stop-buildings-from-rusting\/ar-AA20WRa2?ocid=a2hs&amp;apiversion=v2&amp;domshim=1&amp;noservercache=1&amp;noservertelemetry=1&amp;batchservertelemetry=1&amp;renderwebcomponents=1&amp;wcseo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nasa-chip\">NASA\u2019s Powerful New Chip Could Let Spacecraft Think Independently<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>NASA is pushing the boundaries of space hardware with a new radiation-hardened processor, showing early performance up to 500 times greater than current spaceflight chips. This system-on-a-chip, developed with Microchip and JPL, is undergoing rigorous radiation, thermal, and shock testing to verify durability and reliability. As missions venture farther from Earth, the need for onboard autonomy and immediate data processing grows, and this chip stands to address that gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earth.com\/news\/nasas-powerful-new-chip-could-let-spacecraft-think-independently\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware R&amp;D News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nasa-fuel\">NASA Tests Fuel Cell To Power Moon Habitats During Long Nights<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/8-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/8-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/8-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/8-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Energy storage on the Moon remains a complex hurdle, so NASA\u2019s successful ground test of a 25-kilowatt regenerative fuel cell is a noteworthy step. By converting solar energy into storable hydrogen and oxygen, then delivering electricity during the extended lunar night, this system offers a practical alternative to traditional batteries. From an engineering perspective, its capacity for long-duration output and resilience to deep discharge cycles could prove essential for future Artemis missions, especially in sun-starved regions. It will be interesting to see how the technology adapts as researchers simulate more challenging lunar conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/insight\/nasa-tests-fuel-cell-to-power-moon-habitats-during-long-nights\/gm-GMEA3185A7?gemSnapshotKey=GMEA3185A7-snapshot-17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"algae-plastics\">Scientists Say This Algae Could Remove Microplastics From Drinking Water<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The idea of using genetically engineered algae to capture microplastics from water is now getting attention, and recent work at the University of Missouri demonstrates new possibilities. By modifying algae to produce limonene, Susie Dai\u2019s team has found a way for the algae to bind to microplastics, forming clusters that are easier to remove. While still in the experimental stage, this research could eventually help wastewater treatment plants address persistent plastic pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2026\/05\/260511213201.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open-Source Hardware News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"robot-opensource\">Asimov Is An Open Source Humanoid Robot For The Rest Of Us<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/10-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/10-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/10-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/10-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Asimov<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Affordable humanoid robotics takes a step forward with the open source Asimov v1, offering enthusiasts a kit at around $15,000 and full access to design files. While this isn\u2019t a trivial expense, it\u2019s a fraction of historical development costs and makes hands-on exploration more feasible for a broader community. Relying on accessible computing like the Raspberry 5, Asimov provides solid ground for experimentation. From my experience, lowering these barriers is vital for meaningful open hardware progress, and I\u2019m interested to see how creative teams will adapt and expand on this foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hackaday.com\/2026\/05\/16\/asimov-is-an-open-source-humanoid-robot-for-the-rest-of-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watching skilled hotel staff fold napkins and polish glassware while wearing motion-capture gear may seem futuristic, yet, it shows a serious shift in modern robotics. South Korea\u2019s RLWRLD is building a real-world data library from experienced workers, aiming to train AI brains capable of handling nuanced tasks in both industry and homes. 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