Hyundai claims humanoid robot plan is not part of talks with striking workers
Hyundai has clarified that its plans to deploy 25,000 Atlas humanoid robots in U.S. factories by 2028 are not currently part of labor negotiations with striking workers in South Korea. The company maintains that union discussions are focused on traditional compensation and retirement issues.
Why it matters
As automation becomes a central theme in manufacturing, this highlights the growing tension between labor unions and corporations regarding the future of human-robot collaboration.
Ordinary labor dispute or something more? Hyundai claims humanoid robot plan is not part of talks with striking workers Union previously warned automaker that any robot deployment must be negotiated.
5 Hyundai aims to deploy 25,000 Atlas robots starting with US factories in 2028. Credit: Boston Dynamics Hyundai aims to deploy 25,000 Atlas robots starting with US factories in 2028. Credit: Boston Dynamics Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Hyundai Motor Company’s plan to put humanoid robots to work by 2028 is not part of current negotiations with striking South Korean autoworkers, according to the company.
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