According to thescxchange.com, Boston Dynamics will train its Atlas humanoid robots inside Hyundai Motor Group’s Metaplant America facility — a 2,900-acre electric vehicle factory located just outside Savannah, Georgia.
Hyundai’s Strategic Deployment Plan
As the corporate parent of Boston Dynamics, Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy 25,000 Atlas robots across its global Hyundai Motor and Kia manufacturing plants over the next few years. The company also intends to manufacture 30,000 robots per year at its U.S. factory, beginning with initial training and integration at the Metaplant America site.
Ownership and Investment Background
Hyundai Motor Group acquired an 80% stake in Boston Dynamics in 2020 for approximately $880 million, with Softbank Group retaining the remaining 20% share. This acquisition positioned Hyundai to accelerate robotics deployment across its automotive production network, starting with real-world task training in active manufacturing environments.
Phased Integration Timeline
The Robotics Metaplant Application Center (RMAC) launched at the HMGMA site serves as both a testbed and training hub. Atlas robots are currently being trained on logistics preparation and parts sequencing tasks. By 2030, the application scope will expand to include component assembly. Over time, the robots will assume repetitive and physically demanding duties previously performed by human workers.
Source: thescxchange.com
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