EXTON, PA & SEONGNAM, South Korea — Doosan Robotics is accelerating its shift from traditional hardware manufacturing to a full-spectrum intelligent robotics solutions provider, underscoring its ambition to lead in the evolving Physical AI sector. The company announced a major step in this transformation with the acquisition of a controlling stake in ONExia, a U.S. robotics system integrator based in Pennsylvania.
The $25.9 million deal, approved by Doosan Robotics’ board on July 28, secures an 89.59% stake in ONExia. The acquisition includes a stock purchase agreement and capital participation, giving Doosan a solid foothold in the North American market and direct access to ONExia’s established customer base and technology stack.
Founded in 1984, ONExia provides full-service automation solutions, including system design, manufacturing, and deployment. The company has made significant inroads in manufacturing, logistics, and packaging sectors, particularly through its specialized collaborative robotics for end-of-line tasks such as palletizing, box assembly, and packaging—areas experiencing robust demand in North America. ONExia has posted average annual sales growth of about 30% in recent years, driven by this niche focus.
The acquisition aligns with Doosan Robotics’ long-term strategy to evolve beyond component manufacturing and become a platform-based leader in robotics innovation. With ONExia’s integration, Doosan gains not only advanced automation engineering capabilities but also over two decades of data and project experience. These assets are expected to bolster Doosan’s AI and software development efforts, particularly where data-rich applications are vital.
In tandem with the acquisition, Doosan Robotics is intensifying its internal R&D investments. The company is actively recruiting experts across AI, robotics engineering, software development, and corporate strategy. It is also restructuring its R&D division to sharpen its focus on intelligent systems and humanoid technologies. A dedicated R&D Innovation Center is slated for completion by the end of Q3 to support this next phase of growth.
“This acquisition marks an important milestone as we take tangible steps to strengthen our global presence, internalize AI technologies, and develop future-ready solutions,” said Kevin (Minpyo) Kim, CEO of Doosan Robotics. “ONExia’s expertise and established position in the U.S. market will create powerful synergies.”
Kim added that the company remains committed to scaling through continued investment in research and development, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic talent acquisition—all aimed at defining the next frontier of intelligent robotics.
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