■ Participating in Korea’s ₩6 billion Design Innovation Capability Enhancement Program, part of the 2025 Design Industry Technology Development initiative ■ 33-month dedicated R&D on personal mobility solutions, focusing on scenario-based design, personalized content, and new form factors ■ Leading hardware development through proprietary manufacturing platforms and advanced mobility engineering capabilities Model Solution Co., Ltd., a global innovative hardware platform company and an affiliate of Korea & Company Group, has officially launched a national project titled “Hyper-Personalized Personal Mobility Service Design Development.”    This project is part of the 2025 Design Industry Technology Development Program supervised by the Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT), and falls under the ₩6 billion Design Innovation Capability Enhancement Project. Model Solution will lead Task 8 of the 13 designated subprojects, receiving approximately ₩1.7 billion in R&D funding over 33 months.    The company aims to develop personalized mobility services that reflect individual driving purposes, user behavior patterns, and various indoor and outdoor environments. Key development areas include:     • Environment- and scenario-based design     • Development of personalized content tailored to user needs     • New form factor designs optimized for weight reduction, accessibility, and intuitive operation    The project will be carried out in collaboration with design firm BKID and the Industry-Academia Cooperation Foundation at Hanyang University, led by Professor Kang Chang-mook. Model Solution will take the lead in hardware development by leveraging its proprietary integrated manufacturing systems and mobility engineering expertise, while working with partners to ensure technical robustness.    To address social changes such as population aging and increasing demand for individual transportation, the project also includes the development of public-integrated designs. These will explore integration with infrastructure such as public transit and healthcare facilities, aiming to enhance mobility for transportation-disadvantaged populations and promote sustainable urban mobility.    From a UX (User Experience) perspective, the focus will be on enhancing operational convenience, intuitive information recognition, and driving safety.    Final products will undergo field testing at welfare and medical institutions to validate their effectiveness, and strategies will be developed for both domestic and international expansion using the company’s existing partner network.    In parallel, Model Solution is also developing smart actuator technology applicable to personal mobility drive systems. These actuators are being developed using Axial Flux Permanent Magnet (AFPM) motors, with scalability designed for broader applications such as robotics and next-generation mobility devices.    “This project is centered on designing mobility solutions tailored to the characteristics and needs of individual users,” stated Byung-il Woo, CEO of Model Solution. “By leveraging Model Solution’s integrated capabilities in product planning, design, and manufacturing, we aim to introduce a next-generation personal mobility platform that embodies both inclusivity and technological competitiveness.”    

■  Leading XR device development within a national project worth KRW 20.7 billion ■  Aiming to develop industrial XR devices at a commercial-ready level   Model Solution, a Global Innovation Hardware Platform Company and an affiliate of Hankook & Company Group, will participate in a national R&D project to develop high-performance XR devices.   This national project, titled “Advanced XR Device and Component Integrated Technology Development for Spatial Computing,” is overseen by the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, with a total budget of KRW 20.7 billion across three sub-projects.   Model Solution will lead ‘Task 1: Development of High-Performance XR Devices for Industrial Applications’. The company will receive approximately KRW 4.5 billion in R&D funding over 45 months and collaborate with the Korea Optical Industry Agency (KOIA).   This initiative aims to accelerate digital transformation in industrial settings using spatial computing technology, while strengthening Korea’s global competitiveness in the XR device market.    Model Solution’s goal is to develop XR devices suitable for industrial use at a commercial-ready level. Key development objectives include: • Lightweight design • Ergonomic form factor • High-resolution visual output • Extended operational time • Integration of advanced AI features • Seamless connectivity with enterprise systems • Voice-controlled, hands-free operation   By incorporating these features, the company seeks to ensure usability, safety, reliability, and durability.   Byung-il Woo, CEO of Model Solution, said, “This national project reaffirms our company’s technological leadership and commercialization capabilities in the field of industrial XR and AR devices. We will continue to grow as a global innovation leader by developing high-performance XR/AR solutions tailored to industrial applications.”   Since 2021, Model Solution has identified industrial AR device development as a core strategic initiative. In 2024, the company launched the MS-AR20SE, a monocular AR HMD (head-mounted display).   Currently, the company is jointly developing AI-based smart goggles with AI and XR tech company VIRNECT, targeting commercial release in the second half of the year.   Model Solution continues to showcase its innovative AR technologies at major global IT exhibitions, including CES, MWC, IFA, and GITEX.