What if your next co-worker didn’t need a coffee break — and happened to be a robot?
Hyundai Motor Group says that future isn’t far off.
Starting in 2028, the South Korean automaker plans to roll out humanoid robots across its factories worldwide.
The company unveiled Atlas, a human-like robot developed by Boston Dynamics, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week.
Hyundai, which owns a majority stake in the robotics firm, says Atlas will eventually be integrated into plants across its global network.
This includes a Georgia factory that made headlines after a major immigration raid in 2025.
Humanoid Factory Roles
So what will these robots actually do? According to Hyundai, Atlas will start small and grow smarter over time, gradually taking on tougher jobs.
Think heavy lifting, dangerous tasks, and repetitive work that wears humans down.
Designed to work alongside people, Atlas can also operate autonomously and manage machines on its own.
Hyundai isn’t alone in this race. Companies like Amazon, Tesla, and BYD are also betting big on humanoid robots as the next leap in industrial efficiency.
The company hasn’t revealed how many robots it plans to deploy or the price tag — but the message is clear.
As factories get smarter, the line between human and machine on the shop floor is about to get a lot blurrier.
The only question now: are we ready to clock in with robots?
