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From robot stunts to real work: Atlas prepares to build Hyundai cars
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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Boston Dynamics is training its humanoid robot Atlas for automotive manufacturing tasks at Hyundai's facility in Georgia, preparing for large-scale deployment with plans to mass-produce up to 30,000 units annually in the US and deploy 25,000 robots worldwide. The robot uses AI to adapt and learn tasks, aiming to reduce component costs significantly ahead of mass production.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Robotics & UAV.
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You face a new wave of competition as humanoid robots start building cars at scale. If your startup touches automotive manufacturing or robotics parts, you need to re-examine your supply chain and partnerships now.
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