PIBOT, the humanoid robot designed to pilot airplanes, has garnered significant international attention due to its groundbreaking capabilities. Developed by Prof. David Hyunchul Shim at the KAIST Institute for Robotics (KIR), PIBOT addresses safety concerns in aviation by combining human intelligence with robotic precision. Unlike traditional approaches to unmanned aircraft, PIBOT sits in the pilot’s seat and operates all controls and instruments without modifying the aircraft itself. Read more