Unveiling ‘Physical AI for defense’ — Connecting battlefield data to actionable decisions
Showcasing defense-specific AI solutions including an AI Operating System (AI OS)-based naval vessel operations AI agent
SEOUL, South Korea, June 8, 2026 — MakinaRocks, South Korea’s leading Physical AI company, is showcasing its vision of ‘Physical AI for Defense’ at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology (KIMST), taking place June 10–12 at the International Convention Center Jeju (ICC Jeju).
KIMST is Korea’s largest defense science and technology association, founded in 1998 with over 15,000 active members spanning military, government, academia, and industry. MakinaRocks will be exhibiting at Booth #134.
At the conference, MakinaRocks is showcasing two core defense AI solutions: an AI Operating System (AI OS)-based naval operations agent for equipment monitoring and management aboard naval vessels, and DrawX, an AI agent that transforms engineering drawing data into structured, actionable intelligence.
At the heart of the exhibition is ‘Physical AI for Defense’ — MakinaRocks’ vision for turning vast, complex battlefield data into fast, actionable decisions for frontline operators. The concept draws directly from the company’s depth of experience deploying industrial AI in demanding real-world environments, now applied to the unique challenges of modern defense operations.
“The battlefield is a mission-critical environment — unpredictable, high-stakes, and often disconnected from reliable networks — yet operators must still make immediate, accurate decisions under pressure,” said Andre S. Yoon, CEO of MakinaRocks. “In that sense, it is not so different from the factory floor. We are taking the industrial AI capabilities we have proven in manufacturing and bringing them to defense — so that the complexity of battlefield data becomes a source of clarity, not confusion. That is what ‘Physical AI for Defense’ means to us.”
