They Don’t Sleep, Don’t Get Paid, and Learn on Their Own: Humanoid Robots Are Set to Dominate Car Factories in the Coming Years, Replacing Most Employees

Written by Rannyson Moura

Published on 21/01/2026 at 14:04

A Hyundai anuncia que robôs humanoides inteligentes começarão a operar em suas fábricas a partir de 2028. Com apoio da Boston Dynamics e da Nvidia, as máquinas prometem revolucionar a produção automotiva e gerar debates sobre o futuro do trabalho.

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Hyundai Announces That Intelligent Humanoid Robots Will Begin Operating in Its Factories Starting in 2028. With Support from Boston Dynamics and Nvidia, the Machines Promise to Revolutionize Automotive Production and Generate Debates About the Future of Work.

The advancement of humanoid robots has ceased to be merely a topic of futuristic films. Now, it is approaching the factory floor. Hyundai has confirmed that it will begin utilizing intelligent robots in its production lines starting in 2028, in an initiative that promises to radically transform the way cars are manufactured.

These machines don’t sleep. They don’t receive salaries. They don’t require special lighting or air conditioning. Furthermore, they can learn tasks independently. This new scenario raises an uncomfortable question: to what extent will human labor be necessary within industries?

A Project That Unites Technology Giants

Hyundai’s humanoid robot, named Atlas, was developed in partnership with Boston Dynamics, one of the world’s most advanced companies in robotics. The project also has support from Nvidia, which is responsible for the artificial intelligence system that allows the robot to evolve and adapt to new functions.

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Impressive Capabilities

The Atlas is a versatile robot. It can learn complex tasks without the need for long training sessions. Each unit can carry up to 50 kilograms and perform physically intensive activities.

Additionally, it operates in extreme temperatures, ranging from -20 °C to 40 °C. The robot is waterproof, can be washed, and even changes its own battery without human assistance.

Another noteworthy point is its “brain.” The artificial intelligence system allows the robot to evolve, learn new patterns, and refine its actions as the environment changes.

What We Know About Hyundai’s Humanoid Robot. Source: Disclosure.

According to Hyundai, the humanoid robots will begin their activities in 2028, at the factory in Savannah, United States. Initially, they will perform simple and highly repetitive tasks, such as sequencing parts.

By 2030, their functions are expected to expand to the assembly of vehicle components. This way, the company hopes to reduce physical risks for human employees.

The automaker claims that the goal is to replace people only in extremely heavy or dangerous activities. Thus, workers can transition to supervisory roles.

Other Automakers Also Join the Race

Hyundai is not alone. BMW has already tested humanoid robots called Figure 02, which successfully collected and assembled car body parts.

Mercedes-Benz and Chinese automakers are also making progress with similar projects. However, the one that promises to go further is Tesla.

Elon Musk is betting on the Optimus robot, which would not only work in factories but could also act as a personal assistant. According to Musk, the model will have sensors that mimic human touch, being able to hold an egg without breaking it.

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They Don’t Sleep, Don’t Get Paid, and Learn on Their Own: Humanoid Robots Are Set to Dominate Car Factories in the Coming Years, Replacing Most Employees

Hyundai Announces That Intelligent Humanoid Robots Will Begin Operating in Its Factories Starting in 2028. With Support from Boston Dynamics and Nvidia, the Machines Promise to Revolutionize Automotive Production and Generate Debates About the Future of Work.

A Project That Unites Technology Giants

Impressive Capabilities

Other Automakers Also Join the Race

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They Don’t Sleep, Don’t Get Paid, and Learn on Their Own: Humanoid Robots Are Set to Dominate Car Factories in the Coming Years, Replacing Most Employees

Hyundai Announces That Intelligent Humanoid Robots Will Begin Operating in Its Factories Starting in 2028. With Support from Boston Dynamics and Nvidia, the Machines Promise to Revolutionize Automotive Production and Generate Debates About the Future of Work.

A Project That Unites Technology Giants

Impressive Capabilities

Other Automakers Also Join the Race

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A British company has installed in the middle of the ocean the world’s first floating platform that generates electricity 24 hours a day from the temperature difference between the surface and the depths of the Atlantic, without relying on wind or sun.

China is building an artificial island in the middle of the sea, covering 20 km², to construct the largest offshore airport in the world, the Dalian Jinzhouwan. This $4.3 billion project is anchored on more than 3,000 pillars embedded in the rock beneath the ocean and is scheduled to open in 2035.

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Austrian engineers have developed an inflatable concrete technology that transforms flat slabs into domes using only air pressure, eliminating scaffolding and temporary forms, and potentially changing the way bridges, tunnels, and curved roofs are constructed worldwide.

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