KW on Robotics Foundation Models, Five-Finger Dexterity, and RLWRLD Deployment

In this episode of The Nebius for Startups podcast special series from the Nebius Robotics and Physical AI Summit and Awards, Anubhav Maheshwari speaks with Kangwook Lee (KW), Chief Business Officer of RLWRLD, an award winner in the foundation models, robot brains, and runtime category. Dive into how they are revolutionizing the robotics industry with their innovative approach to dexterous hand manipulation and humanoid integration. From collaborations with leading East Asian companies to preparing a global expansion, Real World's story is a testament to the potential of combining cutting-edge technology with strategic partnerships. Discover the key challenges and milestones they've tackled along the way. Listen now and stay ahead in the robotics revolution!  #Robotics #AI #Innovation #StartupJourney Find out more about KW: Kangwook Lee serves as the Chief Business Officer at RLWRLD Inc, a company focused on building real-world intelligence and revolutionizing robotics through Robotics Foundation Models (RFM) and physical AI technologies.  The company, launched with significant seed funding (around 21 billion KRW in 2025), has partnerships with major manufacturers in South Korea and Japan and has achieved recognition, including 1st place in Foundation Models, Robot Brains & Runtime at the 2025 Nebius Robotics & Physical AI Awards. LinkedIn: https://kr.linkedin.com/in/kangwook  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kangwook  Company website: https://www.rlwrld.ai/  X (Twitter): https://x.com/RLWRLD_ai (or @RLWRLD_ai) For more information about Nebius, head to Nebius.com Follow us on X @nebius.ai