CMES Robotics

About CMES Robotics

CMES Robotics is a technology company specializing in AI-powered 3D vision and robotic automation solutions. Founded in September 2014 by CEO Seong-ho Lee and his colleagues, the company originated in Daejeon, South Korea, before establishing its headquarters in Seoul. The firm's core technology enables industrial robots to recognize and handle unstructured, flexible, or deformed objects, a capability that addresses complex automation challenges in various sectors.

The company serves a diverse client base across industries such as logistics, automotive, electronics, footwear, and steel. Its solutions are deployed for tasks including piece picking, palletizing and depalletizing, packaging, and welding guidance. CMES's product offerings integrate proprietary software for high-precision calibration, 3D data processing, and AI-assisted object recognition with industrial robots from partners like Yaskawa, FANUC, and ABB. This full-stack approach, developing both vision systems and robot control software in-house, allows the company to deliver comprehensive automation systems.

CMES Robotics has achieved several key milestones, including attracting early-stage investment from SK Telecom in 2016 and securing Series A and B funding in subsequent years from investors like Kolon Investment and GS Retail. The company expanded internationally with the establishment of its U.S. branch, CMES Robotics Inc., in 2021 and has deployed over 150 systems globally. Its business model is evolving towards a software-as-a-service (RaaS) subscription model for its solutions. The company went public on the KOSDAQ market in October 2024.