SEOUL & BUENA PARK, CA — Global golf IT powerhouse Voice Caddie has officially entered a strategic partnership with Irova, a specialist in autonomous robotics, to bring the next generation of personal golf caddies to the United States.
The two companies announced on April 1 the signing of an online distribution rights agreement. The deal positions Voice Caddie’s U.S. subsidiary to spearhead the marketing and sales of Irova’s flagship robot, the "HelloCaddie Me."
Voice Caddie currently holds a dominant market share in the U.S. golf distance-measuring device industry. By integrating the HelloCaddie Me into its existing ecosystem, the company aims to capitalize on its:
The HelloCaddie Me is not a standard motorized cart. It utilizes AI-powered LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)—sampling at 32,000 times per second—to provide high-resolution tracking and obstacle avoidance.
| Feature | Specification / Benefit |
| Autonomous Driving | AI LiDAR tracking with 0.05m to 40m range. |
| Terrain Mastery | Dual 500W motors capable of handling 30° slopes. |
| AI Coaching | Provides real-time shot advice and course strategy. |
| Endurance | Up to 10 hours of battery life (approx. 36 holes). |
| Touch Control | Handle recognizes gloved hands for manual assistance. |
The move signals a shift from simple distance measurement to comprehensive on-course automation. Junoh Kim, CEO of Voice Caddie, expressed high confidence in the product's design and technological edge.
"HelloCaddie Me is the most advanced product in terms of functionality and design among existing robot trolleys," said CEO Junoh Kim. "We will concentrate Voice Caddie’s proven marketing capabilities to make it the standard for personal golf robots in the U.S."
The partnership arrives as the "walking golf" trend continues to grow in North America. With a retail price positioned around $2,999 (currently seeing promotional launch prices of $2,399), the HelloCaddie Me aims to bridge the gap between premium manual trolleys and expensive club-owned fleet robots.
By combining Irova’s autonomous hardware with Voice Caddie’s brand recognition, the duo is betting that American golfers are ready to trade their remote controls for a robot that truly follows their lead.
