HD Hyundai Partners with Persona AI to Develop Humanoid Welding Robots for Shipyards
HD Hyundai has partnered with Persona AI to create humanoid welding robots aimed at addressing labor shortages in shipyards. The agreement, formalized at Hyundai's Global R&D Center in South Korea, follows successful prototype tests since May 2025. The project involves HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering for AI-based training systems and HD Hyundai Robotics for system integration. The final prototype is expected by the end of 2026, with commercial deployment planned for 2027.
HD Hyundai and Persona AI are collaborating to develop humanoid robots for shipyard welding to combat labor shortages. The partnership, announced at Hyundai's Global R&D Center, follows testing of a prototype since May 2025.
AI-curated by TheiaHD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering will develop AI-based training systems, while HD Hyundai Robotics will oversee system integration and field testing. The humanoid robot platform by Persona AI is designed for mobility in challenging shipyard environments.
The project aims for a prototype completion by the end of 2026, with commercial deployment in 2027. This initiative seeks to improve efficiency and safety in high-risk welding tasks.
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