Robotics Hyundai Motor Group Marks CES 2026 with Major AI Robotics Announcements and Accolades
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SEOUL/LAS VEGAS, January 15, 2026 — 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:
Key highlights of Hyundai Motor Group’s CES 2025 AI Robotics announcement include:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
Seoyong Choi
seoyong.choi@hyundai.com
Global PR Strategy & Planning · Hyundai Motor Company
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