Physical AI · Aerial Intelligence

Deploying Physical AI,

where the danger is greatest

One intelligent core that senses, decides, and flies autonomously.

01 · Mission

Nearthlab expands human potential through robotics,
removing people from harm's way.

We deploy Physical AI, one for every danger.

02 · Technology

Aerial Intelligence

A software core technology independent of hardware.
Perception, navigation, guidance, and control, unified on board.

Small aircraft are trapped by physical limits. SWaP (size, weight, power) constraints made it impossible to carry high-performance sensors and compute.

The industry's answer was fragmentation. Systems split apart by function. Dependence on a single aircraft, GPS, and skilled pilots.

Aerial Intelligence goes beyond these limits. A single intelligence sees, decides, and acts on its own, on board.

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    Autonomous Intelligence

    The drone judges the situation and maneuvers on its own. No GPS, no pre-planned routes, no pilot required.

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    Scalability

    Coordinates and controls multiple swarm units simultaneously.

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    Interoperability

    Integrates seamlessly with existing legacy networks and frameworks.

03 · Proven in the Field

Aerial Intelligence,
Proven in the Field

  • 100,000+

    Blades Inspected

  • 40+

    Countries Deployed

  • 99.9%+

    Mission Success Rate

  • 280+km/h

    High-Speed Autonomous Flight

From scorching deserts to freezing Nordic terrain. Real-world data forged in global extremes shapes true Aerial Intelligence.

04 · Products

One intelligent core,
engineered to master mission-critical operations

KAiDEN
Defense · Counter-UAS

KAiDEN

Counter-UAS Hard Kill Solution

Fully automated from launch to intercept. Delivers decisive physical neutralization against hard-to-stop aerial threats, seamlessly integrating as a subsystem into standard weapon platforms.

Top Speed
280 km/h
Engagement
Fully Automated
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XAiDEN
Defense · Loitering Munition

XAiDEN

Next-Gen Swarm Strike Solution

Precision strike engineered for swarm operations. One operator controls 10 units simultaneously — deployment, formation, tracking, and strike.

Simultaneous Control
1 : 10
Strike
Lock-On · Autonomous Tracking
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NearthWIND inspection site
NearthWIND drone
NearthWIND app
Enterprise · Wind Turbine O&M

NearthWIND + Zoomable

Autonomous Flight Inspection · AI Data Platform

Compresses 6 hours of manual rope access into a 15-minute, single-button autonomous flight. Paired with Zoomable to transform raw visual inspection into actionable digital data assets.

Inspection Time
15 min per turbine
Defect Detection
0.3 mm
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05 · The Playbook

Validated in wind.
Trusted in defense.

Forged in the world's most demanding environments, our autonomous flight capabilities convert field-proven reliability into relentless innovation.

Phase III2024– · Defense Expansion
2026

Standardized Weapons System Integration

Awarded a Rapid Acquisition Program as part of the LIG D&A's consortium, paving the way for full integration into standard defense procurement.

2025

XAiDEN and a record export deal

Signed a $10 million production contract with the UAE — the largest single export by a Korean defense drone company.

2024

KAiDEN and our first defense export

Won top honors at the Ministry of National Defense's Dronebot Challenge, followed by our first defense contract, with Singapore.

Phase II2019–2023 · Scaling Up in Wind Power
2023

A battle-tested autonomous core

40+ countries, 100,000+ blades inspected, zero crashes — real-world data no simulation can replicate.

2021

Contracts with the top three global wind OEMs

Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, and GE. Established subsidiaries in the US and Germany.

Phase I2015–2018 · The Technology Foundation
2018

Launch of NearthWIND

Brought autonomous flight inspection to one of the most demanding flight environments in industry — high winds, GPS loss, and zero tolerance for error.

2015

Nearthlab founded

Founded by two KAIST aerospace engineers with backgrounds in large-scale industrial systems and satellite-grade flight control software.

06 · Trusted By

The most demanding customers chose us first

Enterprise

Trusted by the world's top three wind turbine manufacturers, global energy leaders, and specialized inspection providers to power their operations.

  • Partner 01
  • Partner 03
  • Partner 07
  • Partner 05
  • GE Vernova

Defense

Scaling rapidly from validation to mass production across key markets, while deepening local integration with Korea's leading defense company.

  • Singapore
  • UAE
  • LIG D&A
07 · Vision

We protect what matters most.

Technological progress must ultimately serve humanity.
Nearthlab safeguards life and safety through the power of Physical AI.

09 · Contact

Contact us

If you have any further questions,
get in touch with Nearthlab today.