13:38 06-02-2026

Hyundai showcases Atlas robot and robotic ecosystem at CES 2026

At CES 2026, Hyundai showcased more than just a collection of exhibition robots; it presented a functional model of the future industry. The star of the show was the Atlas humanoid from Boston Dynamics, making its public debut and already in series production for internal use by the corporation in 2026.

Production of Atlas is underway, with all units scheduled for delivery within Hyundai Group for its own needs in 2026.

What Atlas Can Do

Atlas doesn't aim to mimic human movements—it expands their possibilities. Its joints rotate 360 degrees, it operates in temperatures from -20 to +40°C, learns autonomously, and shares its experience with other robots via a server.

Hyundai positions Atlas as a collaborative partner, not a human replacement. The robot assists with heavy, dangerous, or monotonous tasks, enhancing safety and production efficiency.

Hyundai's Robotic Ecosystem

Beyond Atlas, the company displayed Spot—a four-legged robot for inspections capable of climbing stairs and opening doors, demonstrating real-world use cases.

The H-Motion parking robot illustrated how a robotic platform can move a car without human involvement. Automatic recharging turns parking and charging into a fully autonomous cycle.

MobED, a mobile platform with eccentric wheels and active stabilization, keeps its surface perfectly level even on uneven terrain. Thanks to independent four-wheel steering, it maneuvers in tight spaces and is set to launch for sale soon.

The Robot Market

In the humanoid segment, Hyundai now directly competes with Tesla's Optimus, Figure 01, and robots from Agility Robotics. Tesla focuses on integrating its robot into its own production network, but Optimus is currently limited to simple tasks and demo videos. Figure 01 is more oriented toward warehouse logistics, while Agility, with its Digit robots, operates specifically in logistics.

Hyundai's advantage lies in access to global industrial infrastructure and Boston Dynamics' expertise, making Atlas conceptually the most advanced in mobility and adaptive learning. The ecosystem of Spot, H-Motion, and MobED creates not just individual devices but a comprehensive robotic production layer. However, Tesla remains a strong player due to deep integration of its robot into the full Gigafactory cycle and its own AI platform. In the coming years, the competition will center not on robot design but on the speed of implementation into real-world workflows.