Robots at CES: A history in photos

Spot, Boston Dynamics' first commercial robot, was first shown to the world in 2016 — but that didn't stop Hyundai from showing it off at CES six years later. It seems to be finding success in a few niche roles: as an inspection robot, and in some bomb disposal squads.

30,000 Robots By 2028: Hyundai's Big CES Announcement, Explained

The company says Atlas will be trained to work in its auto plants, adopting the same strategy that Tesla is using to validate its "Optimus" humanoid. Hyundai says it will build 30,000 robots globally by 2028, with a big robotics plant coming to America around then.

Boston Dynamics debuts robot Atlas

Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics publicly demonstrated its humanoid robot Atlas for the first time Monday at the CES tech showcase, ratcheting up a competition with Tesla and other rivals to build robots that look like people and do things that people do.

Hyundai was talking more like a mass humanoid robot maker than an automaker at CES

Hyundai Motor Group’s CES 2026 AI Robotics Strategy targets “Physical AI,” 30,000 robots/year by 2028, and RaaS—see partners, ETFs, and impacts.

Here’s how LG’s new upcoming robot could make your home life easier

LG will debut its CLOiD home robot at CES 2026, highlighting its push toward intelligent home automation and a future where robots reduce daily household work.
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