POLAR-AI Research Center

Welcome to the POLAR-AI Research Center

Extreme Environment Physical AI

Welcome to the digital home of the POLAR-AI Research Center!

Driven by our mission to "complete the mission even when disconnected," our center is pioneering the integration of physical artificial intelligence with cutting-edge robotics specifically designed to operate in extreme environments.

Through this website, you can explore comprehensive information about our ongoing research projects, discover the brilliant minds across our matrix organization of partner universities and institutes, learn about our state-of-the-art facilities, and stay updated with the latest news and publications emerging from our laboratories.

We are passionately committed to building a global ecosystem for nurturing multidisciplinary talent. If you are eager to push the boundaries of autonomous systems, humanoid robotics, and AI in challenging and unforgiving terrains—like the polar regions—I strongly encourage you to apply for our prestigious InnoCORE Fellowship. We are actively seeking around 25 exceptional global postdoctoral researchers annually to join our ranks and shape the future of extreme environment robotics.

Thank you for visiting, and we look forward to exploring the outer limits of technology together.

Warm regards,

Prof. Hyosung Ahn
Director, POLAR-AI Research Center