Kia CEO outlines plan to deploy humanoid robot Atlas at U.S. factories in 2029

Song Ho-sung, chief executive officer (CEO) of Kia Corp., has said the automaker plans to deploy humanoid robot Atlas developed by Boston Dynamics, a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, at U.S. factories in 2029. During recent overseas roadshows cited by Korea Investment & Securities on Monday, Song outlined plans to deploy the humanoid robot at Kia's Georgia plant in 2029, following its initial rollout at parent company Hyundai Motor Group's U.S. manufacturing facility, Hyundai Motor Group Metap

By The Korea Herald