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Naver-Backed Motion Capture Startup Movin Expands Into AI Training Datasets For Humanoid Robots


Published on 2025-03-29 11:22:29 - Forbes
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  • Movin cofounder and CEO Byeoli Choi standing next to a Tracin device. Movin, a startup that develops AI-based real-time motion capture devices, has raised 4 billion won (about $2.7 million) in a pre-Series A funding round to fuel its expansion into providing 3D motion data to help companies develop humanoid robots.

The article from Forbes, published on March 29, 2025, discusses how Movin, a South Korean motion capture startup backed by Naver, is expanding its focus from virtual reality and gaming to the development of AI training datasets for humanoid robots. Movin has been capturing human movements to create realistic animations for VR and gaming, but now sees a significant opportunity in robotics. The company is leveraging its expertise in motion capture to provide high-quality, diverse datasets that can train robots to mimic human movements more naturally. This shift is driven by the growing demand for advanced robotics in various industries, including healthcare, entertainment, and manufacturing, where robots need to interact with humans in a more intuitive and safe manner. Movin's expansion into this new market is supported by its existing technology and partnerships, aiming to become a key player in the AI and robotics training data sector.

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