Hyundai Ventures Aim for Deeper AI Dive
The automaker announced partnerships with several technology industry leaders to pursue an ambitious plan for integrating AI into its manufacturing and well beyond automotive.
Hyundai said it plans to produce Ioniq 5 SUVs with 'autonomous-ready modifications' at its Georgia factory through an expanded venture with Waymo.
Hyundai
Hyundai is doubling down on physical artificial intelligence in partnerships with several leading technology firms.
The South Korean automaker, which teamed with U.S.-based company Nvidia last fall to build an AI factory using Nvidia technology, said it now plans to “become a physical AI solution company” and go well beyond automotive to “realization of integrated intelligence at the city level.”
The partnership aims to develop “intelligent spaces,” such as AI plants that optimize operations, all the way to urban infrastructure that’s “organically connected and operated through AI.”
Hyundai also announced ventures with robotaxi provider Waymo and with Boston Dynamics’ own partnership with Google DeepMind to “further advance AI capabilities.” Waymo and Google DeepMind are Alphabet subsidiaries.
“By combining Hyundai Motor Group’s manufacturing competitiveness, mobility and robotics technologies and extensive operational data with the AI infrastructure and algorithm capabilities of global technology leaders, the Group aims to help foster a new innovation ecosystem for the Physical AI era,” Hyundai said in a press release announcing the initiatives.
With Nvidia it plans a Robot Reference Platform combining the two companies’ AI toolboxes, in addition to a Robot Application Center and integration of Nvidia’s autonomous driving technologies with Hyundai vehicle platforms,in addition to developing AI talent.
Hyundai said it will extend its partnership with Waymo to develop an autonomous driving “ecosystem” and plans to make Ioniq 5 SUVs with “autonomous-ready modifications” at its Georgia plant.
And with Boston Dynamics, it will work to build a planned humanoid robot factory to have an annual production capacity of 30,000 units by 2028.
More Industry
Early Intervention Saves Retention
Sales and service departments have the highest annual dealership turnover rates, according to a new industry report, costing money and time that could be better spent elsewhere.
Read More →
California Hybrids Reach State Record
The Golden State still leads the country in electric-vehicle registrations, but much like the rest of the U.S. its hybrid market share is up while full electrics stabilize after a dramatic first-quarter dip.
Read More →
California Launches EV Rebate Program
Participating automakers are matching the state's $13.5 million investment in new electric-vehicle rebates scheduled to take effect later this summer.
Read More →
UN Advances Fully Autonomous Vehicle Framework
While such cars aren’t on the public market yet, the United Nations established a safety-focused regulatory framework that's endorsed by the U.S.
Read More →
Another Carmaker Embraces Robots
Mitsubishi and a Japan-based startup plan to make humanoids at a home-country factory to use in auto manufacturing and to sell to others.
Read More →
Auto Workforce Impacted by Skills Gaps
The transition to electric vehicles has impacted the automotive workforce in many ways, including the need for education and skills training on emerging technologies.
Read More →
Auto Group Transitions to Employee Ownership
An Ohio-based automotive group transitioned to 100% employee ownership, or an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, with the stated intent of supporting its legacy and growth.
Read More →
Amplify 2026 Billed as Turning Innovation Into Results
Reynolds and Reynolds says its annual retail summit will connect dealers with practical strategies, peer insight, and technology-driven ideas.
Read More →
Early Service Introductions
In this video, Josh Krach explains how early service introductions can help each department in the dealership.
Read More →
Automakers Develop Car Sanitizer
Hyundai and Kia say the particular ultraviolet light used in the technology has been demonstrated to kill the vast majority of a potentially harmful bacterium inside a vehicle.
Read More →