(Jan 6): Hyundai Motor Co’s Boston Dynamics unit unveiled the latest iteration of a humanoid robot designed to work in the carmaker’s manufacturing plants starting in 2028, including at a factory in Savannah, Georgia. The Atlas humanoid robot features human-scale hands with tactile sensing and fully rotational joints capable of lifting up to 110 pounds (50kg) and operating in temperatures as low as -4F (-20C) and as high as 104F, it said. The announcement comes after executive chair Chung Euisun said in New Year remarks that his company needs to embrace cutting-edge AI technology to avoid falling behind competitors. Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Inc last year showed off its Iron humanoid robot to great fanfare, and a surge in shares. Toyota Motor Corp also has an advanced robotics programme, which in 2024 paired with rival Hyundai to speed development of humanoid robots using AI.

Source: The Edge Markets January 06, 2026 01:52 UTC