Hyundai Motor Group announced that it will present its AI robotics strategy at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 and introduce its next-gen humanoid robot, Atlas, created by its US subsidiary Boston Dynamics.

On Jan. 5 (local time), the group will present a keynote at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, themed "Partnering Human Progress: AI Robotics, from the Lab to Life,” according to Yonhap news agency.

The session will showcase advanced AI robotics technology demonstrations, methods for human-robot cooperation, and initiatives to create a company-wide AI robotics ecosystem.

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A major highlight will be Atlas's first appearance on stage, which the group mentioned will exemplify the real-world applications of its AI robotics technologies.

Hyundai Motor aims to define its vision for leveraging robotics technologies via its software-driven factory concept. The team seeks to merge robotics and software in manufacturing to position itself as an all-encompassing AI-driven production solutions provider.

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Hyundai Motor Group announced plans to establish a large-scale battery research and development (R&D) facility in South Korea to enhance its electric vehicle (EV) competitiveness.

Hyundai Motor announced that the company hosted a topping-out ceremony for the Future Mobility Battery Campus in Anseong, located approximately 70 kilometers south of Seoul, to celebrate consistent construction advancements since the project began in January 2025.

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The corporation allocated 1.2 trillion won ($818.3 million) for the new facility, covering 111,000 square meters and reflecting the group's ambition to spearhead future mobility via next-generation battery research and development infrastructure. According to Yonhap news agency, the facility is expected to be finished by the end of 2026.

Hyundai Motor announced that the new battery campus will act as the group's initial all-encompassing battery R&D center, allowing the company to internalize essential battery competencies and consolidate battery technology research activities.