Dear Clients and Partners,
AI is moving beyond the digital world and into the physical worldโwhere it can perceive, make decisions, and take action in real-world environments.
For Spacebank, this evolution toward Physical AI is a natural extension of our technology journey, from spatial data and DataOps to AI, IoT, and robotics.
Throughout this journey, one principle has remained unchanged:
โTechnology itself is not the goal.โ
What matters is how technology can solve real-world challenges and create meaningful impact.
In this September edition, we share Spacebankโs vision for Physical AI, our expanding AIยทDX initiatives in defense, and our participation as a sponsor of the 2026 Defense AI Competition. ๐
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ย ย ย [Preview] This Monthโs Key Contents at a Glance
ย ย ย ๐ โTechnology Itself Is Not the Goalโ
ย ย ย ๐ Where Technology Goes Next: Defense
ย ย ย ๐ Spacebank Selected as a Partner Company of the Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center |
โTechnology Itself Is Not the Goalโ |
โฒ Woney Lee, CEO of Spacebank (Photo by AVING News) |
When Spacebank talks about technology, our starting point is not the technology itself. It is the real-world problem that needs to be solved.
No matter how advanced AI or robotics technology may be, its value remains limited if it cannot address practical challenges in the field.
Spacebank began in 2018 with a platform business built around spatial data. From there, we expanded into DataOps and DXโcollecting, processing, and analyzing data while automating business processesโand gradually connected these capabilities with AI, IoT, cloud, and robotics technologies.
Not every step of this journey was planned from the beginning.New technologies and business opportunities emerged as we continued asking a simple question:
What do our customers actually need in the field?
In many ways, Spacebankโs journey can be summarized as an evolution:
Spatial Data โ DataOpsยทDX โ AIยทIoT โ Robotics โ Physical AI
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๐กFrom โSpaceโ to the Real World
So what does โSpaceโ mean to Spacebank?
Our name reflects two ideas: the spaces where people live and work, and the value of the data generated within those spacesโour โBankโ of data and intelligence.
Every physical environment generates data: human activity, the movement of objects, equipment operations, and business processes.
Spacebank began with the goal of going beyond simply collecting this information. We wanted to accumulate, analyze, and transform data into new value and better experiences.
Today, the meaning of โspaceโ is expanding.
From the spaces where people live,
to industrial environments,
to cities and public infrastructure,
and now to spaces where robots operate.
As AI begins to understand and act within the physical world, the environments Spacebank works with are entering an entirely new stage.
๐กFrom AI That โThinksโ to AI That โActsโ
One of the most important developments in AI today is Physical AI.
Until recently, AI primarily analyzed information within digital environments and presented the results to users.
Now, AI is increasingly connected to sensors, robots, and physical devices, enabling it to perceive real-world conditions, make decisions based on data, and translate those decisions into action.
Spacebankโs AIoT Wright HumanCare solution and RoboViewX robotics orchestration platform are both part of this evolution.
HumanCare uses non-contact radar sensors to detect indicators such as respiration, heart rate, movement, and falls, helping identify abnormal situations quickly based on real-time data.
RoboViewX takes this concept further by connecting different types of robots through a unified platform, enabling operators to monitor robot status and task progress in real time and manage operations in an integrated environment.
For Spacebank, Physical AI is not simply about giving AI a physical โbody.โ
It is about creating a continuous process:
Collect Data โ Understand the Situation with AI โ Connect to the Physical Environment โ Take Action
Our vision is to seamlessly connect the digital and physical worlds so that AI can deliver meaningful value where it matters most: in the real world. ๐ค
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๐กBeyond a Single Robot: Creating an Environment Where Robots Work Together
One of the technologies at the heart of Spacebankโs Physical AI vision is RoboViewX.
Across industrial environments, more robots are being deployed for delivery, security, guidance, cleaning, and other tasks.
But as the number and variety of robots increase, a new challenge emerges.
When robots from different manufacturers operate in the same environment, managing each robot through a separate system can quickly make operations complex and inefficient.
That led Spacebank to ask a different question:
โRather than building one more robot, how can we help different robots connect and work together?โ
RoboViewX was developed around this idea.
It is an integrated heterogeneous robot management and robotics orchestration platform that connects different types of robots through a unified environment, providing real-time visibility into robot status and task progress while integrating operational data.
Simply put, RoboViewX helps multiple robots operate not as isolated machines, but as part of a connected and coordinated operational environment.
In August, RoboViewX was also featured on Oracleโs official global APEX blog as a Robotics Orchestration Success Story, introducing Spacebankโs approach to managing and orchestrating heterogeneous robots to the global technology community.
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Where Technology Goes Next: Defense |
Defense is another important area where Physical AI can create significant new possibilities.
Defense environments often require more complex combinations of equipment and systems than conventional industrial settings. AI and unmanned systems may also need to perform missions in environments that are difficult or dangerous for people to access directly.
In response to these changes, Spacebank is expanding the commercialization of its AIยทDX technologies for defense applications.
Spacebank was recently selected as a partner company of the Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center, establishing a stronger foundation for defense technology development and commercialization.
Building on our technologies for integrated management of heterogeneous unmanned systems and tactical software deployment, we are exploring opportunities to connect the operational needs of the military with innovative AIยทDX technologies from the private sector.
The Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center supports partner companies in identifying defense commercialization projects, technology development, testing, and evaluation, while facilitating collaboration among the military, research institutions, and industry.
Spacebank will continue exploring how its AI and digital transformation capabilities can support greater operational efficiency, intelligent automation, data-driven decision-making, and faster field response in defense environments.
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๐ฟ AI Talent Takes on Real-World Defense Missions
The 2026 Defense AI Competition is returning this year to help expand the defense AI ecosystem and discover the next generation of AI talent.
Now in its fifth year, the competition is designed to strengthen AI-based problem-solving capabilities in the defense sector while identifying and developing talented AI professionals.
Participation is open not only to military personnel but also to civilians aged 19 to 34.
Following the online preliminary round, finalists will work in teams to solve AI challenges designed around realistic defense environments.
Participants will take on simulated military missions based on MUM-T (Manned-Unmanned Teaming) and Physical AI, using equipment such as AI-powered robots.
They will program autonomous mobile robots and apply AI training techniques to complete assigned missions within virtual military scenarios.
This is where AI moves beyond simply finding the right answer.
Perceive the Environment โ Make Decisions โ Control Robots โ Execute the Mission
It is a hands-on opportunity to experience Physical AI in action.
๐ฟ Spacebank Supports the Next Generation of Defense AI Talent
Spacebank is proud to participate as a sponsor of the 2026 Defense AI Competition.
For us, this sponsorship goes beyond supporting an event.
It is an opportunity to contribute to the community of talented people and technologies that will help shape the future of defense AI.
This yearโs competition is particularly aligned with Spacebankโs vision for Physical AI because participants will use AI to program robots and perform mission-oriented tasks.
AI does not stop at analyzing data and presenting results.
It can:
Understand the Real World โ Connect with Multiple Systems โ Act Through Robots and Equipment
This is closely aligned with the technology future Spacebank is working toward.
Our goal is to connect people, AI, data, and robotics to solve real-world challenges.
Through the 2026 Defense AI Competition, we look forward to supporting the people and technologies that will help bring this future to life.
๐ฟ Spacebankโs Next โSpaceโ
Spacebankโs technology journey continues to expand.
From spatial data,
to DataOps and DX,
to AI and IoT,
and now to robotics and Physical AI.
Technologies that may appear different are increasingly converging toward one common goal:
โSolving real-world problems through technology.โ
This philosophy, shared by Woney Lee, CEO of Spacebank, has remained consistent throughout our journey.
Technology is not the destination. It is a means of creating new possibilities for people and real-world environments.
Looking ahead, Spacebank aims to connect AI, data, IoT, and robotics as we evolve toward becoming a Physical AI Platform Companyโcreating environments where people, AI, and robots can collaborate naturally across the physical world.
And this September, we are proud to support the next generation of innovators exploring new possibilities in defense AI.
How far can AI extend into the real world?
Spacebank will continue searching for the answer where technology matters most: in the field, where it actually works.
We look forward to sharing more stories about Spacebankโs journey in AIยทDX and Physical AI in the next edition of our newsletter. ๐
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๐ Spacebank Selected as a Partner Company of the Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center ๐
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โฒ Representatives from Spacebank and other companies selected as partner companies of the Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center for the second half of 2026 pose for a commemorative photo at the Partnership Agreement Ceremony. |
Spacebank has been selected as a partner company of the Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center for the second half of 2026, based on its technologies for the integrated management of heterogeneous unmanned systems and tactical software deployment platforms.
The Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center is a specialized defense industry support organization jointly operated by Gyeonggi Province, the Korea Research Institute for Defense Technology Planning and Advancement, and Pocheon City.
The center supports small and venture businesses in entering the defense sector through programs covering defense project development, technology development, and market expansion.
Through this partnership, Spacebank will have opportunities to participate in technology exchanges among the military, industry, and research institutions while exploring new opportunities for defense technology development and commercialization.
Spacebank also plans to connect its accumulated AIยทDX capabilities with diverse operational requirements in the defense sector, expanding them into technologies that can support operational efficiency, intelligent automation, data-driven decision-making, and real-time field response.
As AI, robotics, and data become increasingly interconnected in defense environments, the role of technology is rapidly evolving.
Building on this partnership, Spacebank will continue working closely with defense stakeholders to identify technologies that address real operational needs and expand collaboration to turn AIยทDX innovation into practical defense applications and commercialization opportunities.
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Spacebank Inc. sales@spacebank.co.kr
46, Dallaenae-ro, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea. |
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Dear Clients and Partners,
AI is moving beyond the digital world and into the physical worldโwhere it can perceive, make decisions, and take action in real-world environments.
For Spacebank, this evolution toward Physical AI is a natural extension of our technology journey, from spatial data and DataOps to AI, IoT, and robotics.
Throughout this journey, one principle has remained unchanged:
โTechnology itself is not the goal.โ
What matters is how technology can solve real-world challenges and create meaningful impact.
In this September edition, we share Spacebankโs vision for Physical AI, our expanding AIยทDX initiatives in defense, and our participation as a sponsor of the 2026 Defense AI Competition. ๐
ย ย ย ๐ โTechnology Itself Is Not the Goalโ
ย ย ย ๐ Where Technology Goes Next: Defense
No matter how advanced AI or robotics technology may be, its value remains limited if it cannot address practical challenges in the field.
Spacebank began in 2018 with a platform business built around spatial data. From there, we expanded into DataOps and DXโcollecting, processing, and analyzing data while automating business processesโand gradually connected these capabilities with AI, IoT, cloud, and robotics technologies.
Not every step of this journey was planned from the beginning.New technologies and business opportunities emerged as we continued asking a simple question:
What do our customers actually need in the field?
In many ways, Spacebankโs journey can be summarized as an evolution:
Spatial Data โ DataOpsยทDX โ AIยทIoT โ Robotics โ Physical AI
Our name reflects two ideas: the spaces where people live and work, and the value of the data generated within those spacesโour โBankโ of data and intelligence.
Every physical environment generates data: human activity, the movement of objects, equipment operations, and business processes.
Spacebank began with the goal of going beyond simply collecting this information. We wanted to accumulate, analyze, and transform data into new value and better experiences.
Today, the meaning of โspaceโ is expanding.
From the spaces where people live,
to industrial environments,
to cities and public infrastructure,
and now to spaces where robots operate.
As AI begins to understand and act within the physical world, the environments Spacebank works with are entering an entirely new stage.
Until recently, AI primarily analyzed information within digital environments and presented the results to users.
Now, AI is increasingly connected to sensors, robots, and physical devices, enabling it to perceive real-world conditions, make decisions based on data, and translate those decisions into action.
Spacebankโs AIoT Wright HumanCare solution and RoboViewX robotics orchestration platform are both part of this evolution.
HumanCare uses non-contact radar sensors to detect indicators such as respiration, heart rate, movement, and falls, helping identify abnormal situations quickly based on real-time data.
RoboViewX takes this concept further by connecting different types of robots through a unified platform, enabling operators to monitor robot status and task progress in real time and manage operations in an integrated environment.
For Spacebank, Physical AI is not simply about giving AI a physical โbody.โ
It is about creating a continuous process:
Collect Data โ Understand the Situation with AI โ Connect to the Physical Environment โ Take Action
Our vision is to seamlessly connect the digital and physical worlds so that AI can deliver meaningful value where it matters most: in the real world. ๐ค
Across industrial environments, more robots are being deployed for delivery, security, guidance, cleaning, and other tasks.
But as the number and variety of robots increase, a new challenge emerges.
When robots from different manufacturers operate in the same environment, managing each robot through a separate system can quickly make operations complex and inefficient.
That led Spacebank to ask a different question:
โRather than building one more robot, how can we help different robots connect and work together?โ
RoboViewX was developed around this idea.
It is an integrated heterogeneous robot management and robotics orchestration platform that connects different types of robots through a unified environment, providing real-time visibility into robot status and task progress while integrating operational data.
Simply put, RoboViewX helps multiple robots operate not as isolated machines, but as part of a connected and coordinated operational environment.
In August, RoboViewX was also featured on Oracleโs official global APEX blog as a Robotics Orchestration Success Story, introducing Spacebankโs approach to managing and orchestrating heterogeneous robots to the global technology community.
Defense is another important area where Physical AI can create significant new possibilities.
Defense environments often require more complex combinations of equipment and systems than conventional industrial settings. AI and unmanned systems may also need to perform missions in environments that are difficult or dangerous for people to access directly.
In response to these changes, Spacebank is expanding the commercialization of its AIยทDX technologies for defense applications.
Spacebank was recently selected as a partner company of the Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center, establishing a stronger foundation for defense technology development and commercialization.
Building on our technologies for integrated management of heterogeneous unmanned systems and tactical software deployment, we are exploring opportunities to connect the operational needs of the military with innovative AIยทDX technologies from the private sector.
The Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center supports partner companies in identifying defense commercialization projects, technology development, testing, and evaluation, while facilitating collaboration among the military, research institutions, and industry.
Spacebank will continue exploring how its AI and digital transformation capabilities can support greater operational efficiency, intelligent automation, data-driven decision-making, and faster field response in defense environments.
๐ฟ AI Talent Takes on Real-World Defense Missions
Now in its fifth year, the competition is designed to strengthen AI-based problem-solving capabilities in the defense sector while identifying and developing talented AI professionals.
Participation is open not only to military personnel but also to civilians aged 19 to 34.
Following the online preliminary round, finalists will work in teams to solve AI challenges designed around realistic defense environments.
Participants will take on simulated military missions based on MUM-T (Manned-Unmanned Teaming) and Physical AI, using equipment such as AI-powered robots.
They will program autonomous mobile robots and apply AI training techniques to complete assigned missions within virtual military scenarios.
This is where AI moves beyond simply finding the right answer.
Perceive the Environment โ Make Decisions โ Control Robots โ Execute the Mission
It is a hands-on opportunity to experience Physical AI in action.
๐ฟ Spacebank Supports the Next Generation of Defense AI Talent
For us, this sponsorship goes beyond supporting an event.
It is an opportunity to contribute to the community of talented people and technologies that will help shape the future of defense AI.
This yearโs competition is particularly aligned with Spacebankโs vision for Physical AI because participants will use AI to program robots and perform mission-oriented tasks.
AI does not stop at analyzing data and presenting results.
It can:
Understand the Real World โ Connect with Multiple Systems โ Act Through Robots and Equipment
This is closely aligned with the technology future Spacebank is working toward.
Our goal is to connect people, AI, data, and robotics to solve real-world challenges.
Through the 2026 Defense AI Competition, we look forward to supporting the people and technologies that will help bring this future to life.
From spatial data,
to DataOps and DX,
to AI and IoT,
and now to robotics and Physical AI.
Technologies that may appear different are increasingly converging toward one common goal:
โSolving real-world problems through technology.โ
This philosophy, shared by Woney Lee, CEO of Spacebank, has remained consistent throughout our journey.
Technology is not the destination. It is a means of creating new possibilities for people and real-world environments.
Looking ahead, Spacebank aims to connect AI, data, IoT, and robotics as we evolve toward becoming a Physical AI Platform Companyโcreating environments where people, AI, and robots can collaborate naturally across the physical world.
And this September, we are proud to support the next generation of innovators exploring new possibilities in defense AI.
How far can AI extend into the real world?
Spacebank will continue searching for the answer where technology matters most: in the field, where it actually works.
We look forward to sharing more stories about Spacebankโs journey in AIยทDX and Physical AI in the next edition of our newsletter. ๐
Spacebank has been selected as a partner company of the Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center for the second half of 2026, based on its technologies for the integrated management of heterogeneous unmanned systems and tactical software deployment platforms.
The Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center is a specialized defense industry support organization jointly operated by Gyeonggi Province, the Korea Research Institute for Defense Technology Planning and Advancement, and Pocheon City.
The center supports small and venture businesses in entering the defense sector through programs covering defense project development, technology development, and market expansion.
Through this partnership, Spacebank will have opportunities to participate in technology exchanges among the military, industry, and research institutions while exploring new opportunities for defense technology development and commercialization.
Spacebank also plans to connect its accumulated AIยทDX capabilities with diverse operational requirements in the defense sector, expanding them into technologies that can support operational efficiency, intelligent automation, data-driven decision-making, and real-time field response.
As AI, robotics, and data become increasingly interconnected in defense environments, the role of technology is rapidly evolving.
Building on this partnership, Spacebank will continue working closely with defense stakeholders to identify technologies that address real operational needs and expand collaboration to turn AIยทDX innovation into practical defense applications and commercialization opportunities.
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