South Korean car maker Hyundai has announced plans to introduce 30,000 humanoid robots into its car plants. This will gradually take place over next decade. The humanoids (called Atlas) are being manufactured by Hyundai's subsidiary Boston Dynamics. Atlas was unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Hyundai stated on its website that Atlas would advance human-robot collaboration. It added that robot would assist in "evolving hardware-driven robotics into adaptive, artificial intelligence-driven robots designed to amplify human potential". Hyundai's vice-chairperson acknowledged that people could lose their jobs to Atlas, but some people would be needed to train it.
life-sized Atlas was put through its paces on stage in Las Vegas. It wowed audience with flawless display of its dexterity. Its movements were incredibly human-like as it swivelled, swung its arms, marched around like human, and demonstrated remarkable balance. Hyundai expects humanoid robots to work side by side with human staff. robots will collect data, learn movements, and improve through artificial intelligence software. Boston Dynamics spokesperson said: " convergence of robotics and AI represents more than technological advancement. It is transformative innovation that will make human life safer and more enriching."
