Hyundai’s South Korean labor union warns against deploying co-working humanoid robots without union approval, citing potential ’employment shocks’. The company plans to deploy the Atlas robot at its Metaplant America facility by 2028 to carry out sequencing tasks, aiming to reduce physical strain on workers and support collaborative human-robot factory environments. The union insists on labor-management agreement before allowing new technology robots in the workplace. Hyundai targets manufacturing 30,000 robot units annually by 2028, but the union accuses them of seeking profit through reducing the workforce. Hyundai emphasizes the Atlas humanoid robot’s innovation for industrial applications, designed to integrate with existing facilities and prioritize safety, reliability, and predictability. The company highlights ‘human-centered AI Robotics’ to assist and collaborate with individuals, particularly in manufacturing environments for hazardous, dangerous, and repetitive tasks.

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