Hyundai Unveils Physical AI Roadmap with 30,000 Robots by 2028
Hyundai presented in January 2026 a "physical AI" plan with partnerships including Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind to integrate robots into manufacturing. The company plans the Robot Metaplant Application Center in Georgia and aims to produce 30,000 units by 2028.
Key Highlights
- Partners: Boston Dynamics, Google DeepMind, and others
- Production: 30,000 robot units by 2028
- Facility: Robot Metaplant Application Center in Georgia
- Focus: Complex manufacturing operations
- Vision: "Physical AI" integration in manufacturing
Manufacturing Transformation
Hyundai's physical AI strategy combines its automotive manufacturing expertise with cutting-edge robotics and AI from partners like Boston Dynamics. The goal is to create intelligent robots that can perform complex assembly and logistics tasks.
The Robot Metaplant will serve as a testing ground for next-generation manufacturing robots trained on complex operations.