SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 23, 2026Interesting Engineering

Hyundai taps US robotics firm to build humanoid welders for future shipyards

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Hyundai has partnered with US robotics firm Persona AI to develop humanoid welding robots for shipyards, addressing growing labor shortages in dangerous industrial tasks. The collaboration involves HD Korea Shipbuilding developing AI-based welding training systems, HD Hyundai Robotics handling integration, and Persona AI creating bipedal robots capable of stable movement in challenging environments. A prototype is targeted for completion by late 2026, with commercial deployment planned for 2027 in smart shipyards where humans and robots work together.

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