- The Group unveiled its real-world human-centered AI Robotics Strategy at CES 2026 to lead the Physical AI era and accelerate human-robot collaboration
- Showcased live demos of Atlas®, Spot®, MobED and other AI Robotics solutions spanning industrial automation, workplace assistance, and autonomous mobility
- Atlas earned CNET Group’s Best of CES™ 2026 recognition, highlighting readiness for real-world deployment and scale-up in the Group’s manufacturing environments
- MobED won the CES 2026 ‘Best of Innovation’ Award in Robotics, validating the advanced platform ahead of mass production in early 2026
- Hyundai Motor Group Robotics LAB to advance Physical AI with DEEPX through mass production of ‘Edge Brain’ AI chips
Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) concluded Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 with major announcements and industry recognition that underscore its leadership in human-centered, artificial intelligence-driven robotics and Physical AI.
The Group’s CES 2026 activities focused on strategy, real-world deployment, product validation, and global partnerships with AI leaders under the theme ‘Partnering Human Progress’.
Unveiling Human-Centered AI Robotics Strategy at Media Day
At Hyundai Media Day, Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its AI Robotics Strategy to lead the emerging Physical AI industry. The Group also unveiled the product version of Boston Dynamics' new Atlas robot during the presentation, which featured a live demonstration of the Atlas prototype version.
The Group’s AI Robotics Strategy is built on three pillars:
- Partnering humans with co-working robots: Robots designed to assist and work with people starting in manufacturing environments, performing higher risk and repetitive tasks
- Partnering the Group Value Network with Boston Dynamics: Combining Boston Dynamics’ expertise in AI Robotics with the Group’s global scale and manufacturing capabilities to create safe training grounds and an End-to-End (E2E) AI Robotics value chain
- Partnering with AI leaders: Collaborating with global AI pioneers to open new chapters in AI Robotics innovation and drive the vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’
Key highlights of Hyundai Motor Group’s CES 2025 AI Robotics announcement include:
- Hyundai Motor Group plans to mass-produce Atlas, deploying the robot across its global plants through phased, process-by-process validation starting in 2028
- The Group is building a Group Value Network with an E2E AI Robotics Value Chain to commercialize AI robotics by integrating robotics, components, logistics, software, and manufacturing at global scale
- The Robot Metaplant Application Center (RMAC) will function as the Group’s AI Robotics training and validation hub, using real manufacturing data to prepare robots for safe, large-scale deployment
- The Group’s Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model shifts robotics from one-time sales to subscription-based solutions that lower upfront costs and deliver faster ROI.
- Partnerships with global AI leaders to accelerate development of next-generation humanoid robots and accelerate Physical AI development
Read more about the Group’s AI strategy announcement here.
Robotics Leadership on Display at CES 2026 Public Exhibition
The Group showcased AI robotics products through live demonstrations and interactive exhibits.
Highlights included:
- Atlas prototype demonstrating advanced industrial applications.
- Spot performing industrial site management tasks, including inspection and gauge monitoring, powered by Orbit facility management software
- Demonstrations highlighting the next-generation mobile robot platforms, including MobED Basic and MobED Pro, the latter equipped with fully autonomous navigation
- Hyundai IONIQ 5 Robotaxi, Automated Charging Robot (ACR) and Parking Robot demonstrating autonomous driving, automatic charging, and automatic parking capabilities respectively
- X-ble Shoulder hands-on experience and Spot AI Keeper highlighting enhanced accuracy and reduced worker fatigue
- Stretch, Autonomous Mobile Robot and Cobot (Collaborative Robot) demonstrating seamless operations
- Hourly tech sessions provided deep dives into the capabilities of Atlas, Spot, and MobED.
Read more about the Group’s CES 2026 showcase here.
Atlas Named CNET Best of CES 2026
CNET Group named Atlas a Best of CESTM 2026 Winner, recognizing the robot’s:
- Naturalistic movement and human-scale design
- Readiness for real-world manufacturing deployment
- Clear differentiation among humanoid robots shown at this year’s CES
Atlas is planned for phased deployment beginning with sequencing tasks at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Savannah, Georgia, with expansion to additional processes following validation.
Read more about Atlas’ win in CNET Group’s Best of CESTM 2026 here.
Hyundai Motor Group Robotics LAB’s MobED Wins CES 2026 ‘Best of Innovation’ Award
Hyundai Motor Group Robotics LAB’s MobED (Mobile Eccentric Droid) earned the CES 2026 ‘Best of Innovation’ Award in Robotics. This significant achievement marks:
- Hyundai Motor Company’s first ‘Best of Innovation’ win at CES
- Validation of MobED as a mass-production-ready platform
- Recognition of modular design and autonomous navigation capabilities
MobED addresses research, logistics, delivery, and mobility use cases. Mass production of both MobED Pro and MobED Basic models begins in the first quarter of 2026.
Read more about MobED’s win of CES 2026 Best of Innovation Award in Robotics here.
Advancing Physical AI Through DEEPX Collaboration
At CES Foundry 2026, the Group’s Robotics LAB announced significant advancements in Physical AI following its partnership with AI semiconductor specialist DEEPX.
Key outcomes of this collaboration will include:
- Development of an ultra-low-power on-device AI robotics chip
- Unlocking edge-based autonomy for robots to act without external connectivity
- Integration of Group Robotics LAB software with DEEPX semiconductor technology
- Foundation for scalable, efficient Physical AI systems
The “edge brain” chip will be applied across future robots and AI security and delivery platforms.
Read more about the Robotics LAB and DEEPX collaboration here.
Advancing Human-Centered Robotics at Scale
Hyundai Motor Group’s CES 2026 activities underscore its evolution from an automotive manufacturer to a smart mobility solutions provider. Through its Group-wide value chain and diversified product portfolio, the Group is establishing the capabilities needed to scale human-centered AI robotics and Physical AI applications.
By capturing and applying real-world data across manufacturing, logistics, and sales, Hyundai Motor Group is creating a continuous feedback loop that strengthens AI learning, improves product performance, and accelerates deployment. This data-driven approach positions the Group to extend its expertise beyond mobility into robotics and other Physical AI-enabled industries.
