Hyundai’s Atlas Robot Set to Transform Car Manufacturing

Hyundai Unveils Humanoid Robot for Car Factories

Hyundai Motor Co. has announced a groundbreaking move in automotive manufacturing with the introduction of its Atlas humanoid robot. Revealed at the CES 2026 technology conference in Las Vegas, Atlas represents Hyundai’s vision of integrating artificial intelligence and robotics into large-scale production.

Key Highlights:

• Deployment Timeline: Atlas robots will begin working in Hyundai’s U.S. factory in Savannah, Georgia, starting 2028.
• Initial Role: Focused on highly repetitive tasks such as sequencing components for vehicle assembly.
• Future Expansion: By 2030, Atlas is expected to take on complex assembly work, enhancing efficiency and safety.
• Technical Capabilities: Equipped with human-scale hands, tactile sensing, and rotational joints, Atlas can lift up to 110 pounds (50 kg) and operate in extreme temperatures from -20°C to +30°C.
• Production Scale: Hyundai aims to mass-produce up to 30,000 robots annually at its new U.S. facility.
• Strategic Vision: Part of Hyundai’s broader push into “physical AI”, blending robotics with advanced automation for safer, smarter factories.

This innovation underscores Hyundai’s ambition to lead the future of manufacturing, where humanoid robots complement human workers in creating more efficient and resilient production ecosystems.

Sources: The Edge Singapore, The Business Times, Reuters via New Orleans CityBusiness.