Company Profile
Hanwha Ocean
Shipbuilding giant that pioneered historical industrial exoskeleton projects for shipyard work.
Headquarters
Geoje, South Korea
Market
Industrial, Research
Company Type
Historical Company, Manufacturer
Historical
Overview
Company Overview
Hanwha Ocean (formerly DSME) is a historical pioneer in the development of industrial exoskeletons for heavy construction. In the early 2010s, they developed powered and passive ‘shipyard exoskeletons’ designed to help workers handle heavy components weighing up to 30kg. While primarily focused on large-scale shipbuilding, their research into human augmentation remains a landmark project in the industrial exoskeleton sector.
Products
Product Focus
Focus Summary
Powered augmentation for heavy shipbuilding and construction tasks.
Key Products
Buyer Intelligence
Who This Company Is Relevant For
Historical reference for shipyard automation and heavy labor augmentation.
Evidence
Sources & Verification
Last verified: 14/05/2026
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