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 Atlas humanoid deployment at Hyundai Georgia plant by 2028.
Evidence notes
- 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.
- The strategy is relevant to Hyundai Rotem through group-level robotics, manufacturing automation, and defense/industrial autonomy alignment.
Company context
Hyundai Rotem is a Hyundai Motor Group affiliate active in rail systems, defence vehicles and plant machinery. Its robotics work includes multipurpose unmanned ground vehicles, optionally unmanned combat-vehicle concepts, autonomous driving and physical-AI defence projects.