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RAINES 2025 Year in Review

Korean Robotics & AI New England Society

Innovating the Future in New England

Our Story

Founded in April 2025, RAINES is a community for Korean professionals working and researching in the Robotics and AI fields throughout the New England area. Through research seminars, career seminars, and networking events, we aim to expand our members' professional networks and foster innovation and growth in the field. 2025년 4월 창립된 RAINES는 뉴잉글랜드 지역의 로보틱스 및 AI 분야에서 활동하는 한인 전문가와 연구자들을 위한 커뮤니티입니다. 연구 및 커리어 세미나, 네트워킹 행사 등을 통해 전문가 네트워크를 확장하고, 관련 분야의 혁신과 성장을 함께 도모하고 있습니다.

2025 Highlights

As of December 2025, RAINES has grown to include 98 registered members, creating a diverse and talented community.2025년 12월 기준, RAINES는 98명의 등록 회원과 함께하며 다양성과 전문성을 갖춘 커뮤니티로 성장했습니다.

98 Total Members
55 Industry Professionals
43 Academia Members
3 Major Events

Our community is enriched by members from a variety of fields beyond just research and engineering, including product management and design.연구 및 엔지니어링뿐만 아니라 제품 관리(PM), 디자인 등 다양한 전문 분야의 인재들이 함께하고 있습니다.

Member Demographics

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2025 Timeline

April 28, 2025
RAINES Launching Event: AI-Powered Robotics and Autonomous Driving SeminarRAINES 출범 행사: AI 기반 로보틱스 및 자율주행 세미나

Location: CIC Cambridge

Speakers: Dr. Haewon Park (MIT Media Lab), Prof. Yoon Kim (MIT EECS)

Attendees: 49 total (35 from Industry, 14 from Academia)참석자: 총 49명 (산업 35명, 학계 14명)

This seminar, hosted by the Korean Consulate in Boston, brought together experts and enthusiasts to explore the future of AI-powered robotics and autonomous driving. Dr. Haewon Park shared insights on social robots, while Prof. Yoon Kim discussed large language models, sparking engaging conversations on emerging technologies. The event fostered US-Korea collaboration, offering a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and building new connections in the Boston tech community. 주 보스턴 대한민국 총영사관의 후원으로 개최된 이 세미나는 AI 기반 로보틱스와 자율주행의 미래를 탐구하기 위해 전문가들과 열정적인 분들을 한자리에 모았습니다. MIT Media Lab의 박혜원 박사님은 소셜 로봇에 대한 통찰을 공유했고, MIT EECS의 김윤형 교수님은 대규모 언어 모델에 대해 논하며 새로운 기술에 대한 활발한 논의를 이끌었습니다. 본 행사는 한미 협력을 강화하고, 보스턴 기술 커뮤니티 내 네트워킹, 지식 공유, 그리고 새로운 연결을 구축하는 기회의 장을 마련했습니다.

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August 21, 2025
RAINES Summer Seminar: Recent Advances in AI Problem SolvingK-RAINES Summer Seminar: Recent Advances in AI Problem Solving

Location: Korean Consulate General in Boston

Speakers: Dr. Jungkoo Kang (IBM Research), Prof. Junehyuk Jung (Brown University & Google DeepMind)

Attendees: 55 total (sold out capacity)참석자: 총 55명 (정원 마감)

On August 21st, we successfully concluded the K-RAINES Summer Seminar at the newly renovated Boston Consulate General! With a sold-out capacity of 55 attendees, this seminar was conducted with tremendous enthusiasm. Dr. Jungkoo Kang from IBM Research shared insights on LLM-based problem solving and workflow generation, while Prof. Junehyuk Jung from Brown University & Google DeepMind presented research on automated mathematical reasoning. We had meaningful time with insights from two speakers at the forefront of AI research, along with networking and dinner with participants. Thanks to the various prizes provided by the Boston Consulate General, we also enjoyed a fun raffle time, and most participants were able to take home a gift. We thank the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Boston, Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT), Rainbow Robotics, and all attendees who joined us for this seminar! 지난 8월 21일, 새로 단장한 보스턴 총영사관에서 K-RAINES Summer Seminar: Recent Advances in AI Problem Solving을 성공적으로 마쳤습니다! 55명 정원 마감과 함께 뜨거운 관심 속에 진행된 이번 세미나에서는 IBM Research 강정구 박사님이 LLM 기반 문제 해결 및 워크플로우 생성을, Brown University & Google DeepMind 정준혁 교수님이 수학 추론 자동화 연구를 공유해주셨습니다. AI 연구의 최전선에 있는 두 연사의 인사이트와 함께, 참가자분들과의 네트워킹과 만찬으로 의미 있는 시간을 보냈습니다. 또한 보스턴총영사관에서 다양한 상품을 지원해주신 덕분에 즐거운 래플 시간도 함께 하며 참가자분들 대부분이 선물도 하나씩 들고 갈 수 있었습니다. 이번 세미나를 위해 함께해주신 주보스턴대한민국총영사관, 한국산업기술기획평가원(KEIT), 레인보우로보틱스, 그리고 참석해주신 모든 분들께 감사드립니다! 앞으로도 K-RAINES는 다양한 분들과 함께 더 많은 배움과 교류의 장을 만들어가겠습니다.

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November 17, 2025
K-RAINES Fall Event: The Physical AI Era: Korea-US New Technology CooperationK-RAINES 가을 행사: Physical AI 시대: 한미 신기술 협력

Location: CIC Venture Café (1 Broadway, Cambridge)

Date & Time: November 17, 2025 (Monday) 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Speakers: CEO Lee Gil-woo (Zordi), Prof. Benjamin Marlin (University of Massachusetts Amherst), Prof. Kim Chang-ik (KAIST), Advisor HK Kwon (권혁민, Carbon Black), Director Lee Hoon-bae (이훈배, TIPA)

Attendees: 48 people attended참석자: 48명 참석

On November 17th, K-RAINES successfully hosted its fall networking event, "The Physical AI Era: Korea-US New Technology Cooperation," at CIC Venture Café in Cambridge. This special event, sponsored by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Boston, Overseas Koreans Agency, TIPA (Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs), and Carbon Black, brought together 48 attendees to explore the exciting frontier of Physical AI. The event began with sponsor speeches, starting with Deputy Consul General Kwak Jung-yeol (곽정열) from the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Boston, followed by Director Lee Hoon-bae (이훈배) from TIPA and Advisor HK Kwon (권혁민) representing Carbon Black. Three distinguished speakers then shared their insights: CEO Lee Gil-woo from Zordi, Prof. Benjamin Marlin from University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Prof. Kim Chang-ik from KAIST. The event featured engaging presentations and Q&A sessions, followed by a panel discussion with all speakers, and concluded with networking and dinner, fostering meaningful connections and collaboration between Korea and the US in advancing AI technologies. This event marked a wonderful conclusion to the year, bringing together the community to share knowledge and build lasting relationships in the Boston tech ecosystem. 지난 11월 17일, K-RAINES가 케임브리지 CIC Venture Café에서 "Physical AI 시대: 한미 신기술 협력" 가을 네트워킹 이벤트를 성공적으로 개최했습니다. 주보스턴 총영사관, 재외동포청, 중소기업기술정보진흥원(TIPA), 카본 블랙의 후원으로 진행된 이번 특별 행사에는 48명의 참석자들이 모여 Physical AI의 흥미진진한 최전선을 탐구했습니다. 행사는 주보스턴 총영사관 곽정열 부총영사님의 인사말로 시작되었고, 이어서 TIPA 이훈배 소장님과 카본 블랙 권혁민 어드바이저의 후원사 인사말이 이어졌습니다. 그 후 Zordi 이길우 대표, 매사추세츠 대학교 앰허스트 캠퍼스 Benjamin Marlin 교수, KAIST 김창익 교수 등 세 분의 연사분들이 인사이트를 공유했습니다. 이번 행사는 발표 및 Q&A 세션, 모든 연사분들이 참여한 패널 토론, 그리고 네트워킹과 만찬으로 이어져 한미 간 AI 기술 발전을 위한 의미 있는 연결과 협력을 촉진했습니다. 올 한 해를 마무리하며 커뮤니티가 함께 지식을 공유하고 보스턴 기술 생태계에서 지속적인 관계를 구축하는 뜻깊은 시간이 되었습니다.

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Committee Members

Yunkyung Kim

Yunkyung Kim
(김윤경)

President

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Jinwon Chung

Jinwon Chung
(정진원)

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Andy Park

Andy Park
(박형주)

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Jenna Hong

Jenna Hong
(홍제나)

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Seok-Won Lee

Seok-Won Lee
(이석원)

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Juyeop Han

Juyeop Han
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Exclusive Chat Room

Invitation to an open chat room for networking with Robotics and AI professionals in the New England area.뉴잉글랜드 지역 내 Robotics와 AI 분야 종사자간 소통을 위한 오픈챗방 초대

Priority Event Access

Receive priority invitations to all events hosted by RAINES, ensuring you never miss out.RAINES 주최 행사에의 우선 초대

Event & News Updates

Stay informed with the latest news and updates on Robotics and AI events in New England and beyond.뉴잉글랜드 지역 및 타지역 Robotics와 AI 관련 행사 소식 공유

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Support the growth of the Korean Robotics & AI community in New England. We welcome various forms of sponsorship to help us achieve our mission. 뉴잉글랜드 지역의 Korean Robotics & AI 커뮤니티 성장을 위해 여러 형태의 재정적 Sponsorship을 환영합니다.

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Future Events

Meetups, Workshops, Demo Days미래 이벤트 개최: 밋업, 워크숍, 데모데이

Operational Costs

Venue, Logistics, Marketing, Refreshments운영 비용: 장소, 물류, 마케팅, 다과

Community Programs

Student Engagement, Guest Speaker Invitations커뮤니티 프로그램: 학생 참여, 초청 연사

Sponsor Benefits스폰서 혜택

Speaking Sessions

Opportunity for a speaking session during our events.행사 중 스폰서 발표 세션 제공

Logo Exposure

On the RAINES homepage, event materials, and banners.RAINES 홈페이지, 행사 자료, 배너에 로고 노출

Booth Space

Potential for booth space at future large-scale events.향후 대규모 행사에서 부스 공간 제공 가능

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