Ludo Robotics, a subsidiary of KRAFTON, has revealed its rigorous selection criteria as it recruits talent to drive innovation in humanoid robot technology.
On the 11th, a Ludo Robotics recruiter stated that out of 5,532 applications received so far for machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) engineering roles, only 20 candidates have advanced to the next stage. This means 99.7% of all applicants were rejected, highlighting the high barrier to entry for the talent the company seeks.
Ludo Robotics is not simply looking for talented AI engineers; it is focused on recruiting elite professionals specialized exclusively in the field of robotics. The recruiter emphasized, "We are not looking for ML/AI engineers from finance or healthcare; we want talent that has focused solely on robotics. We are not looking for just anyone—we want to work with people who are ready to change the world through humanoid robotics."
Of the 20 candidates who passed the initial screening, only about two or three are expected to be hired. Through this stringent verification process, Ludo Robotics aims to build a team of experts equipped with both technical excellence and practical, real-world application skills.
Starting with this recruitment drive, Ludo Robotics plans to continue aggressive hiring throughout 2026. The company intends to fill 5 to 10 new positions in each department, including ML/AI engineering and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) research.
An internship program will also be launched to foster future talent. "We are not trying to be elitist; we are simply stating the facts," the recruiter said. "We welcome challenges from talent ready to become the best in the field of robotics."
While general-purpose AI technology has been advancing rapidly, the field of robotics—which requires implementing this technology through physical control and perception—faces unique technical challenges that span both hardware and software. Therefore, the company's strategy is to minimize trial and error in R&D and maximize the perfection of next-generation humanoids by selecting top-tier experts who have dedicated themselves exclusively to robotics, rather than AI developers from other industries.
AI-translated from Korean by NC AI for timely global news. The Korean original prevails, and foreign quotes may vary from exact original wording. [Read Original]