Boston Dynamics’ Tesla Bot rival Atlas will start building Hyundai cars in 2028
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Key Points:
- Boston Dynamics and Hyundai unveiled the latest version of the humanoid Atlas robot at CES, showcasing a fully electric, battery-powered robot with 360-degree joint rotation designed to work alongside human factory workers.
- Hyundai plans to mass-produce 30,000 Atlas robots annually starting in 2028, initially deploying them for tasks like parts sequencing in its Savannah, Georgia plant, with more complex operations planned by 2030.
- The production-ready Atlas features water resistance, tactile sensing hands, self-battery replacement, and can operate in temperatures from -4 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, lifting up to 110 pounds.
- Hyundai acquired Boston Dynamics in 2021 and aims to leverage its manufacturing and AI capabilities to scale robot production, positioning Atlas as
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