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Hyundai Brings MobED Robot to Automation World as Robotics Expands in Manufacturing
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Hyundai Brings MobED Robot to Automation World as Robotics Expands in Manufacturing

Hyundai Motor Group's Robotics Lab will showcase its MobED mobile platform at Automation World 2026 in Seoul (March 4–6), alongside more than 50 global robotics companies including FANUC, Universal Robots, and Geekplus. MobED — short for Mobile Eccentric Droid — uses four independently controlled wheels and an eccentric mechanism for agility across uneven terrain. It won a Best of Innovation Award at CES 2026. The event highlights a broader shift toward AI-native production systems and intelligent logistics, with Korean companies like Doosan Robotics, Rainbow Robotics, and ROBOTIS also exhibiting. Hyundai, which owns Boston Dynamics and is partnering with Waymo on robotaxis, continues to expand its robotics portfolio beyond humanoids into mobile platforms and wearable systems.

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