Hyundai Motor Group announced it to roll out human-like robots in its factories from 2028. The announcement comes while showing off Atlas, a humanoid robot developed by Boston Dynamics, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Monday. It is the development to come in the race of the new technology used by different giant firms.&nbsp;Hyundai stated that it "plans to integrate Atlas across its global network", along with a plant in the US state of Georgia that was part of a massive immigration raid in 2025. Firms like Amazon, Tesla, and Chinese car-making giant BYD said that they will use humanoid robots in their operations.&nbsp;Hyundai confirmed that the Atlas robots will gradually take on more tasks. The firm owns a majority of its stake in Boston Dynamics, the technology company prominent for Spot, the robot dog. It is also being developed to work alongside people and autonomously manage machines, according to a report in the BBC.&nbsp;The company said the robots are expected to reduce physical stress on workers, take on hazardous duties and support the broader adoption of robotic technology. The company did not disclose how many robots would be rolled out initially or the cost of the initiative.&nbsp;Addressing concerns at CES, Hyundai vice chairman Jaehoon Chang said fears about robots replacing human jobs were understandable, but stressed that people would still be required for tasks such as training and supervising the machines, Reuters reported.<h3>Hyundai’s workers are detained</h3>The announcement follows Hyundai’s statement in 2025 that it would invest more than $20 billion (£15.5 billion) in the United States, aligning with President Donald Trump’s push to expand domestic manufacturing. It also said that the investment would include boosting vehicle production in the US and funding advances in autonomous driving and artificial intelligence. Tesla, led by Elon Musk, has also poured significant resources into its humanoid robot project, Optimus.&nbsp;Hyundai’s Georgia battery plant, run jointly with electronics major LG, is among its most important US facilities. In September 2025, US immigration authorities raided the site and detained hundreds of workers, including at least 300 South Korean nationals, resulting in outrage in South Korea.&nbsp;In response to it, President Lee Jae Myung and Hyundai's chief executive José Muñoz warned that the raid could hamper foreign investment in the US. However, Washington and Seoul later reached an agreement to release the detained workers.

The company said the robots are expected to reduce physical stress on workers, take on hazardous duties and support the broader adoption of robotic technology. The company did not disclose how many robots would be rolled out initially or the cost of the initiative.

Hyundai Motor Group announced it to roll out human-like robots in its factories from 2028. The announcement comes while showing off Atlas, a humanoid robot developed by Boston Dynamics, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Monday. It is the development to come in the race of the new technology used by different giant firms. Hyundai stated that it "plans to integrate Atlas across its global network", along with a plant in the US state of Georgia that was part of a massive immigration raid in 2025. Firms like Amazon, Tesla, and Chinese car-making giant BYD said that they will use humanoid robots in their operations. Hyundai confirmed that the Atlas robots will gradually take on more tasks. The firm owns a majority of its stake in Boston Dynamics, the technology company prominent for Spot, the robot dog. It is also being developed to work alongside people and autonomously manage machines, according to a report in the BBC. The company said the robots are expected to reduce physical stress on workers, take on hazardous duties and support the broader adoption of robotic technology. The company did not disclose how many robots would be rolled out initially or the cost of the initiative. Addressing concerns at CES, Hyundai vice chairman Jaehoon Chang said fears about robots replacing human jobs were understandable, but stressed that people would still be required for tasks such as training and supervising the machines, Reuters reported. Hyundai’s workers are detained The announcement follows Hyundai’s statement in 2025 that it would invest more than $20 billion (£15.5 billion) in the United States, aligning with President Donald Trump’s push to expand domestic manufacturing. It also said that the investment would include boosting vehicle production in the US and funding advances in autonomous driving and artificial intelligence. Tesla, led by Elon Musk, has also poured significant resources into its humanoid robot project, Optimus. Hyundai’s Georgia battery plant, run jointly with electronics major LG, is among its most important US facilities. In September 2025, US immigration authorities raided the site and detained hundreds of workers, including at least 300 South Korean nationals, resulting in outrage in South Korea. In response to it, President Lee Jae Myung and Hyundai's chief executive José Muñoz warned that the raid could hamper foreign investment in the US. However, Washington and Seoul later reached an agreement to release the detained workers.

The company said the robots are expected to reduce physical stress on workers, take on hazardous duties and support the broader adoption of robotic technology. The company did not disclose how many robots would be rolled out initially or the cost of the initiative.

Hyundai Motor Group announces to roll out humanoid robots in US factories from 2028: Here's why

In the near future, the world may witness robots with skin and similar movements. No, we are not kidding, it may become possible as a “slightly sweaty” robotic finger, which is covered with living skin, has already been developed by the Japanese scientists. This may help in achieving the never-seen-before feat of human-like robots.&nbsp;The finger seems to have been able to heal itself. This impressive technical feat, which has lifelike anatomy, may reduce the difference between living flesh and machine. But people may also find it creepy. &nbsp;

The study has been published in the journal ‘Matter’. “We are surprised by how well the skin tissue conforms to the robot’s surface. But this work is just the first step towards creating robots covered with living skin,” said Shoji Takeuchi, professor, University of Tokyo, who also led the work. &nbsp;

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“I think living skin is the ultimate solution to give robots the look and touch of living creatures since it is exactly the same material that covers animal bodies. Such advances had the potential to build a new relationship between humans and robots,” Takeuchi said. &nbsp;

The robotic finger was first submerged in a cylinder by the team. The container was filled with a solution made up from mixture of collagen and human dermal fibroblasts. These are the two main components, which make up the connective tissues of the skin. The surface of the finger got coated with this substance to ensure the next layer of cells called human epidermal keratinocytes can stick to it. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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On bending, the natural-looking wrinkles form at the finger. When it gets wounded, the skin can self-heal like humans’ with the help of a collagen bandage. It feels like normal skin but it is weaker and has to be kept moist, as per the scientists. &nbsp;&nbsp;

“The finger looks slightly sweaty straight out of the culture medium. Since the finger is driven by an electric motor, it is also interesting to hear the clicking sounds of the motor in harmony with a finger that looks just like a real one,” said Takeuchi. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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In the near future, the world may witness robots with skin and similar movements. No, we are not kidding, it may become possible as a “slightly sweaty” robotic finger, which is covered with living skin, has already been developed by the Japanese scientists.

In the near future, the world may witness robots with skin and similar movements. No, we are not kidding, it may become possible as a “slightly sweaty” robotic finger, which is covered with living skin, has already been developed by the Japanese scientists. This may help in achieving the never-seen-before feat of human-like robots. The finger seems to have been able to heal itself. This impressive technical feat, which has lifelike anatomy, may reduce the difference between living flesh and machine. But people may also find it creepy. The study has been published in the journal ‘Matter’. “We are surprised by how well the skin tissue conforms to the robot’s surface. But this work is just the first step towards creating robots covered with living skin,” said Shoji Takeuchi, professor, University of Tokyo, who also led the work. Also Read: To cut boredom, NASA’s Perseverance rover finds a friend on Mars. Find out who is it “I think living skin is the ultimate solution to give robots the look and touch of living creatures since it is exactly the same material that covers animal bodies. Such advances had the potential to build a new relationship between humans and robots,” Takeuchi said. The robotic finger was first submerged in a cylinder by the team. The container was filled with a solution made up from mixture of collagen and human dermal fibroblasts. These are the two main components, which make up the connective tissues of the skin. The surface of the finger got coated with this substance to ensure the next layer of cells called human epidermal keratinocytes can stick to it. Watch | Superfetation: Can a woman get pregnant again while already being pregnant? On bending, the natural-looking wrinkles form at the finger. When it gets wounded, the skin can self-heal like humans’ with the help of a collagen bandage. It feels like normal skin but it is weaker and has to be kept moist, as per the scientists. “The finger looks slightly sweaty straight out of the culture medium. Since the finger is driven by an electric motor, it is also interesting to hear the clicking sounds of the motor in harmony with a finger that looks just like a real one,” said Takeuchi. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Human-like robots in making? 'Slightly sweaty' robotic finger with living skin developed by experts in Japan

Robots will now be able to sense nearby objects, courtesy of researchers in Singapore who have developed a “smart foam” material.

The artificially innervated foam, or “AiFoam”, allows robots to repair itself when damaged, in a mechanism similar to how human skin repairs itself.

What is AiFoam?

The artificially innervated foam is a highly elastic polymer which scientists created using a mixture of fluoropolymer and a compound which enables low surface tension.

Owing to this, the material fuses into one piece when it is cut, as stated&nbsp;by researchers at the National University of Singapore.

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"There are many applications for such a material, especially in&nbsp;robotics and prosthetic devices, where&nbsp;robots need to be a lot more intelligent when working around humans," lead researcher Benjamin Tee told Reuters.

But replicating human sensory characterises wasn’t simple. To attain this goal, scientists layered the material with microscopic metal particles. Later, they added small electrodes underneath the foam’s surface.

When pressure is exerted on the surface of the material, metal particles are drawn closer, which changes their electrical properties.

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Researchers were able to witness these changes on a computer connected to electrodes. Based on this, the robot decides what to do.

"When I move my finger near the sensor, you can see the sensor is measuring the changes of my electrical field and responds accordingly to my touch," Tee added.

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What does this mean?

This implies that robots could be made more intelligent and responsive using similar methods and materials.

The scientists witnessed something game-changing in the process: Not only was the robotic hand able to process the amount of force, but also the direction of any applied force.

According to Tee, AiFoam is the first of its kind for it combines self-healing characteristics with distance and the ability to sense pressure.

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The team has spent the last two years working on the material, and they hope for it to be of practical use within five years.

But what about its human value? The technology could help people with prosthetics to use their robotic arms more intuitively.

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Robots will now be able to sense nearby objects, courtesy of researchers in Singapore who have developed a “smart foam” material. The artificially innervated foam, or “AiFoam”, allows robots to repair itself when damaged, in a mechanism similar to how human skin repairs itself.

Robots will now be able to sense nearby objects, courtesy of researchers in Singapore who have developed a “smart foam” material. The artificially innervated foam, or “AiFoam”, allows robots to repair itself when damaged, in a mechanism similar to how human skin repairs itself. What is AiFoam? The artificially innervated foam is a highly elastic polymer which scientists created using a mixture of fluoropolymer and a compound which enables low surface tension. Owing to this, the material fuses into one piece when it is cut, as stated by researchers at the National University of Singapore. "There are many applications for such a material, especially in robotics and prosthetic devices, where robots need to be a lot more intelligent when working around humans," lead researcher Benjamin Tee told Reuters. But replicating human sensory characterises wasn’t simple. To attain this goal, scientists layered the material with microscopic metal particles. Later, they added small electrodes underneath the foam’s surface. When pressure is exerted on the surface of the material, metal particles are drawn closer, which changes their electrical properties. Researchers were able to witness these changes on a computer connected to electrodes. Based on this, the robot decides what to do. "When I move my finger near the sensor, you can see the sensor is measuring the changes of my electrical field and responds accordingly to my touch," Tee added. What does this mean? This implies that robots could be made more intelligent and responsive using similar methods and materials. The scientists witnessed something game-changing in the process: Not only was the robotic hand able to process the amount of force, but also the direction of any applied force. According to Tee, AiFoam is the first of its kind for it combines self-healing characteristics with distance and the ability to sense pressure. The team has spent the last two years working on the material, and they hope for it to be of practical use within five years. But what about its human value? The technology could help people with prosthetics to use their robotic arms more intuitively. (With inputs from agencies)

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Hyundai Motor Group announces to roll out humanoid robots in US factories from 2028: Here's why

Human-like robots in making? 'Slightly sweaty' robotic finger with living skin developed by experts in Japan

In pics: 'Smart foam' helps robotic arm sense nearby objects and repair self