Hyundai to employ humanoid Atlas robots at U.S. plant in Georgia

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 An Atlas robot moves an engine cover to a dolly during a demonstration. (Boston Dynamics)

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SEOUL -- Hyundai Motor group will use humanoid robots at a U.S. factory, with the goal of automating 40% of vehicle assembly work by the end of this year.

The Atlas robots are being deployed at Hyundai's new Metaplant America facility in Georgia. The android, developed by Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics, stands on two feet and can bend and stretch its arms like a human.

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