For several decades, Boston Dynamics has pioneered the development of advanced robots, including humanoids and four-legged systems tested by the military as a way to carry supplies over rough terrain. The company was sold to Google in 2013 and bought by SoftBank in 2017. In 2021, Hyundai acquired a controlling stake.

Testing is set to begin soon at Hyundai automotive factories, where Gemini-powered Atlas robots will attempt a range of manufacturing tasks. The trials signal how rapidly

The company says Atlas will be trained to work in its auto plants, adopting the same strategy that Tesla is using to validate its "Optimus" humanoid. Hyundai says it will build 30,000 robots globally by 2028, with a big robotics plant coming to America around then.

Boston Dynamics — one of the top robotics companies in the world — has unveiled a new, all-electric model of “Atlas,” its humanoid robot. The Waltham-based robotics company announced the retirement of Atlas’ hydraulic model along with the robot ...

CES 2026 in Las Vegas showcased robotic humanoids designed to do complex physical work—and others designed specifically to interact with, educate and entertain humans.

Hyundai admits humanoid robots in car factories will change the nature of work—but don't expect much of an impact on prices.