kaist logo KAIST Newsletter Vol.41.2026.7.27
Prof. Choongsik Bae Appointed 18th KAIST President KAIST has appointed Professor Choongsik Bae from the Department of Mechanical Engineering as its 18th President​ on July 1, 2026. A world-renowned mechanical engineer, he aims to strengthen excellence in research and lead global innovation with strong academic fundamentals.
Research
KAIST Develops Robot That Adapts Its Gait Strategy to Surroundings 이미지 KAIST Develops Robot That Adapts Its Gait Strategy to Surroundings KAIST’s HOUND robot switches between walking, running, and jumping across stairs, gaps, and forest trails much like an animal, autonomously choosing an appropriate gait strategy.
KAIST, Georgia Tech Develop Energy-Saving Membrane to Separate Crude Oil 이미지 KAIST, Georgia Tech Develop Energy-Saving Membrane to Separate Crude Oil A new membrane technology that separates crude oil at room temperature has been developed, transforming energy-intensive distillation and significantly cutting refining costs and environmental impact.
KAIST Identifies the “Hidden Energy Cost” of AI Agents for the First Time​ 이미지 KAIST Identifies the “Hidden Energy Cost” of AI Agents for the First Time​ KAIST researchers have for the first time analyzed the computational cost and energy consumption of AI agents. Findings show AI agents consume up to 136.5 times more energy per query than conventional AI.
Campus/People
KAIST-NVIDIA Establish Asia's First AI Joint Research Lab 이미지 KAIST-NVIDIA Establish Asia's First AI Joint Research Lab KAIST and NVIDIA will establish the NVIDIA-KAIST Joint AI Research Lab at the Kim Jaechul Graduate School of AI to advance next-generation agentic AI tailored to the Korean language and domestic industries.
KAIST and NVIDIA Launch Human Physical AI NVAITC​, as a Second Joint Initiative 이미지 KAIST and NVIDIA Launch Human Physical AI NVAITC​, as a Second Joint Initiative KAIST will establish an NVIDIA AI Technology Center (NVAITC) to develop a Human Motion Foundation Model that enables AI to learn human movement and physical intelligence.
17th President Kwang Hyung Lee Steps Down, Leaving a Legacy of Fearless Innovation 이미지 17th President Kwang Hyung Lee Steps Down, Leaving a Legacy of Fearless Innovation A farewell ceremony was held on July 2nd honoring the leadership and legacy of 17th KAIST President Kwang Hyung Lee.
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