Hyundai speeds up plans to mass-produce Atlas robot
Hyundai is forming a dedicated unit to oversee global robotics strategy for its Atlas humanoid, with sales also planned.
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What happened
Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating plans to mass-produce and sell its Atlas humanoid robot. It is also establishing an RX Business Strategy Team to oversee its global robotics strategy. Separately, Boston Dynamics has been shown assembling a complete Atlas robot from custom parts in one day at its Waltham, Massachusetts shop.
Why it matters
The moves point to a push to scale up production and sales of the Atlas humanoid robot.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 1:35 PM ET: Boston Dynamics assembles a complete Atlas robot from custom parts in one day at its Waltham, Massachusetts shop.
- Oct 18, 9:59 PM ET: Hyundai Motor Group accelerates plans to mass-produce and sell Atlas and creates the RX Business Strategy Team.
Coverage
- Hyundai creates RX team to accelerate Atlas humanoid robot production (digitimes.com)
- Boston Dynamics Assembles a Complete Atlas Humanoid Robot From Custom Parts in One Day (techeblog.com)
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