Why South Korea is an ideal breeding ground for robots

Why South Korea is an ideal breeding ground for robots Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images Method-2 is considered to be the world’s first human-operated bipedal robot Tech-savvy, community-minded and intensely pragmatic, Koreans might be more eager than many markets to view artificial intelligence as part of the solution, not the problem. LG Electronics South Korea’s Incheon Airport recently installed robotic airport guides to assist passengers They’re not the only robots to be making headlines in South Korea, as the country prepares to host the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics from 9-25 February in the north-eastern city of Pyeongchang. “In some cases, robots may perform jobs that are too dangerous or too complicated for regular workers.” Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images Method-2 is considered to be the world’s first human-operated bipedal robot While South Korea is hurtling toward a brave new world, it’s rooted in a familiar old one, too. Jose Jordan/Getty Images South Korea’s ancient animist legends may have helped influence the nation's appreciation of modern technology The nation’s foundation myth, celebrated every 3 October, is just one in a collection of animist legends that form a cornerstone of the country’s oldest religion: shamanism.