[Korean Startup Weekly News #70] Bonsystems Raises $3.7M to Accelerate Humanoid Robot H/W Development

6/1/2025

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Bonsystems Raises $3.7M to Accelerate Humanoid Robot H/W Development
Bonsystems, a South Korean robotics startup, raises $3.7M to expand humanoid robot hardware production, enhance key components, and strengthen system integration and automation capabilities.

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