The White Whale is a Other humanoid robot developed by AeiROBOT. The White Whale is unknown.
Primary use case: Biomimetic flying robot for exhibitions and performances.
Locomotion
unknown
Hand Type
unknown
Autonomy Level
unknown
Availability
unknown
Primary Use Case
Biomimetic flying robot for exhibitions and performances.
South Korean robot makers are pursuing distinct industrial humanoid strategies: Tesollo is developing dexterous hands, AeiROBOT is preparing bipedal systems for shipyards and construction sites, and HD Hyundai Robotics is developing a dual-arm platform. AeiROBOT's ALICE 5 is targeted at shipbuilding, construction, and other rugged industrial environments.
South Korea's Daegu region has unveiled a KRW2.2 trillion (US$1.66 billion) private investment plan involving 12 companies including HD Hyundai Robotics, AeiROBOT, and automotive parts suppliers like SL, to build a domestic humanoid robot supply chain. The initiative aligns with the government's designation of Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province as a national advanced strategic industry zone for humanoid robots. Separately, Samsung Electronics and Samsung SDS announced a KRW19 trillion investment in Gumi for humanoid robot mass-production, while Daegu is also developing a safety certification center through 2030.
Chinese EV giant BYD has officially entered the global humanoid robotics race by announcing plans to showcase its first bipedal humanoid robot 'Xiao Di' at its DiSpace brand experience center, adopting a retail-first strategy by deploying robots in dealership stores to interact with customers. This move escalates pressure on Hyundai Motor Group, which is pursuing a factory-focused approach with its Atlas robot for US deployment by 2028, as BYD's vertically integrated supply chain could give it significant cost advantages over rivals.