KAIST InnoCORE Initiative

Pioneering 5D AI Robotics for Real-World Autonomy

We are developing next-generation autonomous robots that understand and interact with the physical world through 5D world models—combining 3D geometry, temporal dynamics, and physical properties.

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Partner Universities

Principal Investigators

Years of Funding (2026-2030)

90,000,000

Minimum salary (KRW)

Research Divisions

Our initiative focuses on two complementary research areas to achieve autonomous robots capable of self-recognition, manipulation, and collaboration in unstructured environments.

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Adaptive Robot Platform

Developing physical platforms that understand and adapt to real-world interactions through advanced sensing and actuation systems.

Adaptive actuators and tactile sensors for unstructured environments
Human-level precision interaction interfaces
Real-time reflex control systems
Multi-modal sensor integration

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5D Robot AI

Creating AI foundation models that enable robots to understand and predict physical interactions in complex real-world scenarios.

5D World Foundation Model with scene graphs
Whole-body locomotion and manipulation foundation models
Real-time robot response prediction
Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINN)

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What is 5D AI?

Beyond traditional 3D perception, our 5D approach integrates spatial, temporal, and physical understanding for true real-world autonomy.

5D World Model

3D Geometry + Time + Physical Properties (material, mass, friction, tactile response)

5D Intelligence System

Physical Platform + Perception AI + Situational Foundation Model + Precision Control + Self-Evolving Learning

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We are actively recruiting talented postdoctoral researchers to join our world-class team. Work with leading experts from KAIST and top universities across Republic of Korea.

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