Domestic robot-related stocks showed an overall decline during trading on the 18th. Robot stocks, which had maintained a strong upward trend driven by recent expectations for growth in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation industries, are undergoing a correction as they face short-term profit-taking sell-offs.

As of the morning, large-cap robot stocks fell across the board. Rainbow Robotics traded at 609,000 won, down 2.56% from the previous trading day, while Doosan Robotics traded at 103,300 won, down 2.73%. Robotis also recorded 304,000 won, down 1.46%.

The weakness in small- and mid-cap robot stocks was also notable. Hurim Robot fell 4.47% to 10,480 won, and Eugene Robot declined 3.94% to 18,530 won. In addition, Neuromeca (-3.97%), Tirobotics (-4.19%), Unirobotics (-2.34%), and Angel Robotics (-0.83%) all declined together, and Hyundai Wia also remained in a weak phase.

Robot component and automation equipment-related stocks were not spared from the decline either. SPG fell 4.45%, SB Tec 7.76%, KNR Systems 4.38%, and Heisen R&M 3.11%.

Meanwhile, some stocks attracted market attention with their gains. Robostar traded at 104,800 won, up 1.26%, and P&S Robotics recorded 5,960 won, up 4.56%.

The market views the mid- to long-term growth outlook for the robot industry as still valid. However, it is considered a short-term correction phase digesting sell-offs after the recent surge, raising the possibility of a stock-differentiated market trend. In particular, the advancement of AI technology, expanding automation demand in manufacturing, and the growth of the humanoid robot market are cited as key investment points.

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