For several decades, Boston Dynamics has pioneered the development of advanced robots, including humanoids and four-legged systems tested by the military as a way to carry supplies over rough terrain. The company was sold to Google in 2013 and bought by SoftBank in 2017. In 2021, Hyundai acquired a controlling stake.

Swarm Intelligence, inspired by collective behaviors in nature, is now being applied to robotics, enabling multiple humanoid robots to collaborate seamlessly on complex tasks. UBTech's Walker S1 robots are at the forefront of this revolution, operating in ...

Hyundai admits humanoid robots in car factories will change the nature of work—but don't expect much of an impact on prices.

An intelligent manufacturing framework integrates robotics, IoT monitoring, and data analytics to optimize automotive production. The research

Kepler Robotics has officially introduced its Forerunner K2 "Bumblebee" humanoid robot at the SAIC-GM automotive plant in Shanghai, marking a significant moment in the real-world deployment of advanced robotics. In a recently released video, the K2 is seen ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the center of a new, innovative manufacturing trial in Berlin. U.S.-based Apptronik is part of a testing scheme that explores the role of AI, humanoid robots and the production of new mechanical products next to each ...

Hyundai Motor Group debuts real-world human-centered AI Robotics at CES 2026 The Group to secure optimal capabilities, including its expansive Group-wide value chain and product portfolio, to

Each new robot represents the loss of 1.6 manufacturing jobs on average. Robots are estimated to replace about 20 million manufacturing jobs by 2030, according to a new report. The global stock of industrial robots has more than doubled since 2010, and the ...

Hyundai aims to mass-produce as many as 30,000 robots annually at a new facility in the US, part of a broader initiative to meld artificial intelligence with robotics.