A Korean startup, A.PLA, which develops AI solutions capable of generating high-quality 3D motion data using software alone, has secured investment from Seoul Techno Holdings. With this investment, A.PLA aims to enhance accessibility in the robotics and 3D content industries while accelerating innovation and growth across various sectors.

A.PLA has developed AI technology that generates 3D motion data from video footage, significantly reducing the traditionally high costs and lengthy production times. This allows users to extract desired motion data without the need for specialized filming, making the process both cost-effective and efficient.

Notably, the company possesses AI-driven 3D motion capture technology that accurately recognizes user movements in real-time using only a regular smartphone camera or webcam—without requiring LiDAR or dedicated depth sensors. This technology is optimized for real-time operation in on-device environments, ensuring smooth performance even on low-end devices. Currently, A.PLA provides optimized solutions that support real-time operation on PCs (desktop/laptop) and smartphones (iOS, Android).

A.PLA is expanding its presence in the V-Tuber and Virtual Human markets. The company offers “A.PLA Studio,” a desktop-based avatar creation and broadcasting solution, as well as “A.PLA Mobile,” a mobile tool for creating short-form content. It is actively collaborating with MCNs and individual creators. A.PLA is currently developing the world’s first mobile full-body tracking live feature and plans to expand into interactive viewer participation services in the future.

Additionally, A.PLA is introducing AI-driven 3D motion data solutions in the robotics industry. Traditionally, robotics research labs have relied on professionals wearing specialized equipment to remotely operate robots and collect motion data—an approach that is both costly and time-consuming.

To address this, A.PLA is developing technology that extracts 3D motion data from ordinary video footage and automatically converts it into training data for robots. This technology can be applied across various fields, including humanoid robots, collaborative robots, and service robots. The company is currently building a dataset of over 10 million labeled 3D motion data points, which will further enhance the precision of robotic motion learning.

Yong-Soo Lee, CEO of A.PLA, stated, “By leveraging AI-powered 3D motion data solutions, we will enhance accessibility in the robotics and content industries while driving market growth and innovation.”