Hyundai to send 25,000 Atlas robots to the US
Hyundai plans to deploy over 25,000 Atlas humanoid robots from Boston Dynamics in U.S. auto plants, starting with Georgia in 2028. The initiative aims to enhance production efficiency and address labor shortages in the automotive industry. However, the introduction of these robots raises questions about job safety and the extent of automation in manufacturing.
- ▪Hyundai Motor Group intends to introduce Atlas robots into its manufacturing facilities by 2028.
- ▪The company plans to build an annual production capacity of 30,000 Atlas robots by the same year.
- ▪Kia's Georgia plant is expected to follow Hyundai's Metaplant America in adopting these robots in 2029.
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Auto Safety Hyundai to send 25,000 Atlas robots to the US Hyundai plans to bring Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robots into U.S. auto plants, with Georgia expected to go first By Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report Fox News Published May 29, 2026 7:51am EDT | Updated May 29, 2026 7:54am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video 'CyberGuy': Scary AI-powered swarm robots team up to build cars faster than ever UBTech and Zeekr unite with AI robot swarms to make car manufacturing faster and smarter. Tech expert Kurt Knutsson explains how the process works. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hyundai wants to bring humanoid robots into American car factories in a big way.
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