Hyundai to Introduce Humanoid Robots in Factories

Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy human-like robots in its factories starting in 2028, as companies worldwide compete to adopt the technology, BBC reports.

The South Korean automaker showcased Atlas, a humanoid robot developed by Boston Dynamics, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Monday. Hyundai said it «plans to integrate Atlas across its global network», including a plant in Georgia, which was the site of a large immigration raid in 2025.

Other firms adopting humanoid robots include Amazon, Tesla and Chinese carmaker BYD. Hyundai said Atlas will gradually take on more tasks. The company owns a majority stake in Boston Dynamics, the firm behind the robot dog Spot.

Atlas is being developed for general industrial use, designed to work alongside humans and manage machines autonomously. Hyundai said the robots will reduce physical strain on employees, take on hazardous work and prepare the way for broader industrial adoption.

The company did not disclose the number of robots to be deployed or the cost of the project. Speaking at CES, vice chair Jaehoon Chang acknowledged concerns that robots could replace human jobs, but said workers would still be required to train and oversee the robots.

The announcement follows Hyundai’s 2025 plan to invest over $20 bn in the US, supporting President Donald Trump’s manufacturing growth agenda. The investment will expand car production and back autonomous driving and AI technologies.