About Us

aboutNew Possibilities Created by Technology, Freedom of Movement for Everyone

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Daree Technology is not simply a technology company.

We are an innovation company that builds bridges of hope for those suffering from muscle loss and musculoskeletal disorders. Through cutting-edge smart wearable robot technology, we bring new life possibilities to the socially vulnerable who have been marginalized due to physical limitations.

Our ultimate goal is clear.

To transcend human physical limitations through the power of technology, creating a world where everyone can walk their own path freely and confidently. We aim to realize a future where disabilities and diseases are no longer barriers to dreams, where all people can move with equality.

aboutA Company That Brings Happiness to People Through Robot Technology

This is a university venture company that started in the laboratory of Professor Kim Joo-hyung from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Inha University.

Established in August 2020, the company aims to provide customized exoskeleton robots at affordable prices based on advanced robot and sensor technology, particularly utilizing high-performance 3D printing technology for exoskeleton robots.

Advanced Exoskeleton Device Technology Using 3D Printing Technology

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Daree's History

DaRee Technology started as a small venture company together with Inha University in 2020. Explore our history.

2020.08

Approved as Inha University Laboratory Venture Company (No. 3)

2021.06

Won Silver Award at IFEZ Corporate Business Capacity Enhancement Design Competition (Daree Technology Product Design)

2021.11

Selected as TECH Valley Company by Korea Technology Guarantee Fund and received 3 billion won guarantee

2022.03

200 million won investment contract with ActnerLab

2022.05

Completed transfer contract for 11 wearable robot-related patents (developed by IDTC Lab) with Inha University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation and completed transfer registration for 2 patents

Signed overseas sales MOU with POSCO International

Signed business cooperation MOU with USC in the United States

2022.06

Selected for TIPS government project worth 700 million won (Fast Track selected) - 500 million won for technology development

2022.08

Selected for IP Narae Knowledge Business

Signed technology transfer agreement with Rehabilitation Engineering Research Institute for wearable robot-related technology

Venture company certification (Venture Company Verification Agency)

Signed MOU with Gachon University Institute for Biomedical Convergence

2023.05

Selected for Early-stage Startup Package (100 million won)

2024.03

10 billion won investment from energy company YPP

2024.07

Registered 2 wearable robot trademarks

2024.10

Selected for TIPS Linked Project (100 million won)

2024.11

Introduced EMG sensors and goniometer

Selected for TIPS Linked Project (100 million won)

Commendation from Incheon Metropolitan City Mayor

2024.12

Obtained KTL IP55 test certificate for powered wearable robot

2025.01

Obtained KTL load capacity and weight-related test certificates for powered/unpowered robots

Completed test certification at Korea Workers' Compensation & Welfare Service Rehabilitation Engineering Research Institute for powered/unpowered robots

Completed clinical evaluation related to muscle fatigue reduction (Rehabilitation Engineering Research Institute)

2025.02

Medical device manufacturing license and medical device manufacturing notification

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Our Team

Daree Technology is a company where the best experts in this field have come together.

JOOHYUNG KIM

CEO

Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Inha University
  • Balchelor’s / Master’s Degree: Mechanical Engineering (Inha Univ.,1993 / 1995)
  • Ph. D. : Solid State Electronics (KTH, 2005)
Field of Study
  • Sensors
  • MEMS
  • Thermal Control (Renewable Energy)
  • Wearable robot – 3D printing
  • Semiconductors
​Industrial Career
Development of MEMS Device/Micro-display (Central Research Institute – Daewoo and Samsung, 7 years)
Laboratory Career
Lead Scientist, Fraunhofer Nanotechnology Laboratory, Germany
  • Memory: Infineon, Germany
  • Microprocessor: U.S. AMD Co-developed with U.S. IBM (300mm wafer process development, Dresden, Germany)
Educational Career
  • Professor of Electronic Engineering at Chosun University (2009 – 2013)
  • Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Inha University (2013 – Present)
Career in Operating Research Center
  • Deputy Head of BK21 Human Resources Training (Inha University Department of Mechanical Engineering)
  • ABEEK PD (2013 – 2017)
  • International Joint Research Exchange with Fraunhofer Institute in Germany (Next Generation Semiconductor)
  • Director of PACE Center in Inha Univ. (selected by GM of the United States) – Futuristic car design
  • Inha Univ. IST – Director of NASA Joint Research Center (Space Exploration)
Research Performance/External Activities
  • 100 SCI and 100 international academic presentations
  • 35 semiconductor/sensor papers
  • 2 Advanced heat dissipation patents: Chairman of the Thermal Imaging Technology Committee (Korea Institute of Technology and Standards)
  • Commitee of KEIT (Korea Planning & Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology)
Industry-Academic Projects
​Military Defense (SAW sensor development), Heat Dissipation (ATC, ultra-high heat dissipation), Multi-Sensors, 3D printing

Partners for the Future

Daree Technology is a trusted technology partner that creates growth and success together with customers through innovative wearable robot technology.

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