SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International market research and strategic consulting firm Yole Group, recently released its latest report titled "Humanoid Robots 2026: Market and Technology Trends Report" (hereinafter referred to as the "Report"). According to the Report, industrial applications are expected to be the first domain driving the boom of humanoid robots, with multi-sensor fusion emerging as the key to performance enhancement. The Report features RoboSense's "Eyes of Robots" Active Camera series as a representative case, showcasing the significant advantages and strong application potential of integrated sensing solutions in humanoid robot development.
Yole Group estimates that the global humanoid robot market will reach USD 51 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 55%, reflecting a robust growth trajectory. Over the next five years, the industrial sector is anticipated to be the first to experience rapid adoption, offering substantial market opportunities.
In industrial scenarios, multi-sensor fusion is identified as the key enabler for performance upgrades in humanoid robots. The Report compares entry-level and industrial humanoid robots in terms of cost, performance, complexity, and target application scenarios, concluding that differences in sensor configurations directly determine a robot's "intelligence" and practical value. Industrial humanoid robots, powered by multi-sensor fusion and strong AI computing capabilities, can perform high-precision and highly reliable tasks in complex environments—an essential requirement for real-world industrial deployment.
"Fused perception, integrating LiDAR, vision, and inertial data, is key to humanoid robots moving from lab prototypes to real-world deployment. It delivers the precision and reliability needed for safe, autonomous interaction. RoboSense's AC Series strikes a strong balance between performance, size, and integration. By leveraging its expertise and technology developed for automotive LiDAR, it delivers a compact solid-state design and dense point cloud ideally suited for humanoid robots operating in complex environments. Furthermore, by developing its own digital chips, RoboSense enhances both performance and cost efficiency—enabling faster processing, lower latency, and more scalable LiDAR for advanced robotics and automotive applications," said Pierrick Boulay, Principal Analyst, Automotive Semiconductors at Yole Group.
The Report highlights RoboSense's "Eyes of Robots" Active Camera as a representative case of those technological trends. Yole Group notes that, compared to multiple separate sensing modules, the AC1's hardware-level integration of LiDAR, RGB camera, and IMU offers a more streamlined and efficient approach to system integration, software adaptation, and wiring.
AC1, the first product in RoboSense's new category of robotic vision, the Active Camera, was introduced earlier this year as part of a one-stop AI-Ready development solution for robotic perception. Unlike traditional multi-sensor fusion methods, AC1 integrates multiple sensor signals at the hardware level, ensuring spatiotemporal synchronization across depth, image, and motion data. This enables superior performance while moving away from bulky, stacked sensor configurations—thus delivering a simplified, efficient, and mass-production-ready commercial solution.
To analyze the technological and cost evolution of humanoid robots, the report deconstructs the internal architecture of RoboSense's E-Series digital LiDAR. By adopting self-developed SPAD-SoC and VCSEL chips, it replaces the complex discrete components found in traditional LiDAR systems, achieving a highly integrated and advanced digital architecture. The fully solid-state design enables the E-Series to deliver breakthroughs in both performance and reliability. The report also illustrates a chest-mounted deployment solution of the E1R on a humanoid robot.
Capitalizing on its pioneering role in chip technology, RoboSense has driven a series of major innovations, consistently delivering cutting-edge products to the robotics industry. Among the core Chinese humanoid robotics industry chain enterprises listed in the report, RoboSense stands out as the only company capable of offering diverse perception solutions—including LiDAR and depth vision—through its digital LiDAR and Active Camera products.
As the world's only company with proven capabilities in automotive-grade mass production of digital LiDAR products, RoboSense equips humanoid robot enterprises to streamline the entire process from validation to mass production. This empowers them to seize the critical window of market opportunity and jointly advance the embodied AI industry alongside ecosystem partners.
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Active Camera as the Real Eyes of Robots Spotlighted in Yole Group's Report
Active Camera as the Real Eyes of Robots Spotlighted in Yole Group's Report
- Company named "Best Financially Managed Semiconductor Company (Achieving Greater than $1 Billion in Annual Sales)" and "Outstanding Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Company" simultaneously
- Accelerates recovery from market downturn leveraging world-class HBM leadership; Global management performance recognized
- Reflects company's technology leadership and customer-centric execution
- SK Chairman Chey Tae-won emphasizes: "Technological competitiveness must remain unwavering in challenging times"
- Commits to driving new customer value and leading global AI market growth as a "Full-Stack AI Memory Creator"
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SK hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has been named the winner of the Best Financially Managed Semiconductor Company Award (Achieving Greater than $1 Billion in Annual Sales)[1] and the Outstanding Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Company Award[2] at the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA)[3] Awards 2025, held on December 4 PST in Santa Clara, California.
| [1]The Best Financially Managed Semiconductor Company Award: A category recognizing public semiconductor companies based on financial soundness and operational efficiency. Awards are presented in two categories — annual sales over $1 billion and annual sales under $1 billion — and are considered among the most authoritative honors in the global semiconductor industry. |
| [2]Outstanding Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Company Award: A special category recognizing semiconductor companies headquartered in the Asia-Pacific region based on comprehensive evaluations including product excellence, business vision, leadership, and market success. |
| [3]GSA(Global Semiconductor Alliance): A global CEO-level semiconductor organization serving as a hub for technological information sharing across more than 25 countries and over 250 corporate members. |
The GSA Awards, organized annually since 1996, are regarded as the most prestigious honors in the global semiconductor sector, recognizing outstanding performance in leadership, financial results and industry reputation. SK hynix secured its second win in the financial management category following 2017, and its first recognition as the top Asia-Pacific semiconductor company. The dual achievement reinforces the company's reputation as a leading global technology innovator.
While the semiconductor industry faced a severe downturn just two years ago, the company has been the fastest to rebound thanks to its advanced AI memory technologies including HBM. This performance has resulted in global recognition for its operational excellence and financial execution. SK hynix plans to continue building sustainable growth with its dominant leadership in the AI memory market.
The awards reflect the company's proactive delivery of groundbreaking HBM solutions and its steadfast commitment to customer-centric performance in surging global AI demand. SK Chairman Chey Tae-won has consistently emphasized that securing technological competitiveness must remain unwavering, especially during challenging times. This long-term focus on technology investment and global cooperation network has contributed to the company's improved performance and reinforced financial health.
Driven by this strategy, SK hynix has recorded historic performance throughout 2025. For the first three quarters, the company reported revenue of 64 trillion won and operating profit of 28 trillion won in total, positioning it well to surpass its previous full-year earnings record set in 2024 (66 trillion won in revenue and 23 trillion won in operating profit).
Financial health has also significantly strengthened. As of the end of the third quarter, cash and cash equivalents reached 27.9 trillion won, up 10.9 trillion won quarter-over-quarter, while interest bearing debt decreased to 24.1 trillion won— successfully transitioning into a net cash position of approximately 4 trillion won.
To secure long-term leadership in AI memory, SK hynix is accelerating major investments. The Cheongju M15X fab, which opened its cleanroom earlier than planned in October, is on track to begin HBM mass production in the first half of next year. Construction of the first fab in the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster, launched in February, is also progressing ahead of schedule.
With its recent financial achievements and continued expansion, SK hynix is expected to further solidify its AI memory leadership going forward.
SK hynix was represented at the ceremony by Justin Kim, President & Head of AI Infra at SK hynix, and Sungsoo Ryu, President of SK hynix America. "It is a great honor to receive this award." Kim said, "We will continue to lead the market and create new value for customers as a Full-Stack AI Memory Creator, driving growth across the global AI ecosystem."
About SK hynix Inc.
SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world's top tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips ("DRAM") and flash memory chips ("NAND flash") for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company's shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SK hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has been named the winner of the Best Financially Managed Semiconductor Company Award (Achieving Greater than $1 Billion in Annual Sales)[1] and the Outstanding Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Company Award[2] at the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA)[3] Awards 2025, held on December 4 PST in Santa Clara, California.
| [1]The Best Financially Managed Semiconductor Company Award: A category recognizing public semiconductor companies based on financial soundness and operational efficiency. Awards are presented in two categories — annual sales over $1 billion and annual sales under $1 billion — and are considered among the most authoritative honors in the global semiconductor industry. |
| [2]Outstanding Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Company Award: A special category recognizing semiconductor companies headquartered in the Asia-Pacific region based on comprehensive evaluations including product excellence, business vision, leadership, and market success. |
| [3]GSA(Global Semiconductor Alliance): A global CEO-level semiconductor organization serving as a hub for technological information sharing across more than 25 countries and over 250 corporate members. |
[1]The Best Financially Managed Semiconductor Company Award: A category recognizing public semiconductor companies based on financial soundness and operational efficiency. Awards are presented in two categories — annual sales over $1 billion and annual sales under $1 billion — and are considered among the most authoritative honors in the global semiconductor industry.
[2]Outstanding Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Company Award: A special category recognizing semiconductor companies headquartered in the Asia-Pacific region based on comprehensive evaluations including product excellence, business vision, leadership, and market success.
[3]GSA(Global Semiconductor Alliance): A global CEO-level semiconductor organization serving as a hub for technological information sharing across more than 25 countries and over 250 corporate members.
The GSA Awards, organized annually since 1996, are regarded as the most prestigious honors in the global semiconductor sector, recognizing outstanding performance in leadership, financial results and industry reputation. SK hynix secured its second win in the financial management category following 2017, and its first recognition as the top Asia-Pacific semiconductor company. The dual achievement reinforces the company's reputation as a leading global technology innovator.
While the semiconductor industry faced a severe downturn just two years ago, the company has been the fastest to rebound thanks to its advanced AI memory technologies including HBM. This performance has resulted in global recognition for its operational excellence and financial execution. SK hynix plans to continue building sustainable growth with its dominant leadership in the AI memory market.
The awards reflect the company's proactive delivery of groundbreaking HBM solutions and its steadfast commitment to customer-centric performance in surging global AI demand. SK Chairman Chey Tae-won has consistently emphasized that securing technological competitiveness must remain unwavering, especially during challenging times. This long-term focus on technology investment and global cooperation network has contributed to the company's improved performance and reinforced financial health.
Driven by this strategy, SK hynix has recorded historic performance throughout 2025. For the first three quarters, the company reported revenue of 64 trillion won and operating profit of 28 trillion won in total, positioning it well to surpass its previous full-year earnings record set in 2024 (66 trillion won in revenue and 23 trillion won in operating profit).
Financial health has also significantly strengthened. As of the end of the third quarter, cash and cash equivalents reached 27.9 trillion won, up 10.9 trillion won quarter-over-quarter, while interest bearing debt decreased to 24.1 trillion won— successfully transitioning into a net cash position of approximately 4 trillion won.
To secure long-term leadership in AI memory, SK hynix is accelerating major investments. The Cheongju M15X fab, which opened its cleanroom earlier than planned in October, is on track to begin HBM mass production in the first half of next year. Construction of the first fab in the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster, launched in February, is also progressing ahead of schedule.
With its recent financial achievements and continued expansion, SK hynix is expected to further solidify its AI memory leadership going forward.
SK hynix was represented at the ceremony by Justin Kim, President & Head of AI Infra at SK hynix, and Sungsoo Ryu, President of SK hynix America. "It is a great honor to receive this award." Kim said, "We will continue to lead the market and create new value for customers as a Full-Stack AI Memory Creator, driving growth across the global AI ecosystem."
About SK hynix Inc.
SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world's top tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips ("DRAM") and flash memory chips ("NAND flash") for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company's shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
SK hynix Honored with Two Major Titles at GSA Awards 2025
