{
  "id": 9104911,
  "title": "Doosan Robotics' new CEO faces test of turning AI bet into profits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/doosan-robotics-new-ceo-faces-test-of-turning-ai-bet-into-profits",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T07:37:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260922/doosan-robotics-new-ceo-faces-test-of-turning-ai-bet-into-profits"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doosan Robotics has appointed Kwon Young-min as its new CEO, tasked with transforming the company's AI-focused robotics approach into a profitable and enduring growth engine. The robotics division of the Doosan Group recently chose Kwon, who boasts extensive expertise in strategy and global operations, to lead the organization. Kwon joined the group's strategy and planning division in 2000, having previously served as the chief strategy officer of Doosan Bobcat from 2018 to 2020. He has since led Doosan Mottrol, a subsidiary of Doosan Bobcat, since 2021, before assuming his new role. His appointment coincides with Doosan Robotics' attempt to shift its focus from manufacturing collaborative robots to becoming a provider of intelligent robot solutions, combining hardware, software, and AI. The company has already outlined a plan to integrate AI into its robotic arms and software, enabling customers to automate tasks with minimal programming while optimizing work routes and sequences. Furthermore, Doosan Robotics has been developing applications for manufacturing and logistics.",
  "summary": "Kwon Young-min, the newly appointed CEO of Doosan Robotics, faces the crucial task of turning the company’s artificial intelligence (AI)-driven robotics strategy into a profitable and sustainable growth engine. The robotics arm of Doosan Group recently appointed Kwon, who has extensive experience in strategy and global operations, as its new top executive. Kwon joined the group’s strategy and…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kwon Young-min appointed as new CEO of Doosan Robotics",
    "CEO tasked with turning AI-driven robotics into profitable growth engine",
    "Kwon's background includes strategy and global operations leadership"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Kwon Young-min's appointment as CEO of Doosan Robotics sets him up to determine whether the company's shift toward AI-integrated robot solutions can yield profitable growth.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Doosan Robotics' new CEO faces test of turning AI bet into profits",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/doosan-robotics-new-ceo-faces-test-of-turning-ai-bet-into-profits-9106933",
        "published": "2026-09-22T07:52:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}