Hyundai claims humanoid robot plan is not part of talks with striking workers
Summary
Hyundai says its plan to use humanoid robots in the U.S. starting in 2028 is not part of current talks with striking South Korean workers. The workers’ strike is about pay and retirement issues, not about robots working in factories.Key Facts
- Hyundai plans to start using Atlas humanoid robots at a U.S. electric vehicle factory by 2028.
- Hyundai denies that robot deployment is part of talks with striking South Korean autoworkers.
- The Hyundai union is striking over wages, bonuses, and retirement age, not robots.
- The Atlas robot was developed by Boston Dynamics, now owned by Hyundai.
- The union demands job protections during the rise of robots and AI in factories.
- Hyundai and the union are discussing wage reforms to provide income stability amid robot use.
- South Korea passed a new labor law in 2026 that strengthens workers’ rights regarding automation.
- This law requires companies to negotiate with workers before introducing significant changes like robot labor.
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