Hyundai Rotem Timeline

Events

• 2026-10-19 - Acquisition - Hyundai Wia agrees KRW 358.4 billion defence-business sale to Hyundai Rotem - The division makes large-calibre weapons including K9 artillery barrels and K2 tank main guns. The seller retains excluded land and buildings, initially leasing them to Rotem before possible use for new businesses. A shareholder vote is scheduled for… - source: www2.edaily.co.kr
• 2026-09-22 - Partnership - Hyundai Rotem partners with Hyundai Motor on aerospace smart-factory automation - The collaboration targets safer work and improved production quality rather than an already completed robot deployment. Hyundai Motor will contribute smart-factory and advanced unmanned-automation technology from its manufacturing operations. Hyundai Rotem’s… - source: hyundai-rotem.co.kr
• 2026-07-16 - Demonstration - Hyundai Rotem completes rail ADAS development - The system combines LiDAR and camera sensing for forward obstacle detection beyond 100 metres. Development used operating data gathered from Warsaw trams. Hyundai Rotem is targeting export opportunities and integration with train-control systems, which… - source: hyundaimotorgroup.com
• 2026-05-26 - Contract Award - Hyundai Rotem wins two Korean national physical-AI robotics development projects - Hyundai Rotem said it won two Korean national development tasks around unmanned robotics based on physical AI. The projects are tied to autonomous systems for defense and industrial applications. This is a national-program signal for a major Korean… - source: hyundai-rotem.co.kr
• 2026-01-06 - Market Signal - Hyundai Motor Group announces AI robotics strategy for humanoids and smart factories - Hyundai Motor Group announced a human-centered AI robotics strategy at CES 2026, including broader use of physical-AI systems across manufacturing. The plan includes deployment of Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoids at Hyundai's Georgia plant starting in 2028.… - source: hyundaimotorgroup.com
• 2024-06-18 - Product Launch - Hyundai Rotem unveils fourth-generation HR-Sherpa - The fourth generation followed initial-development, rapid-acquisition and hardened prototype stages. Hyundai Rotem developed the latest design with Hyundai Motor Group input on autonomy, electrification, durability and vehicle engineering. The family… - source: hyundai-rotem.co.kr