How Will Hyundai Produce Atlas Robots?
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, or HMGMA, in the U.S. state of Georgia is the leading candidate for Atlas mass production.
On May 25, the comprehensive automation and Physical AI multinational conglomerate, Hyundai Motor Group, announced its plans of accelerating mass-produced humanoid robot Atlas to deploy it at manufacturing sites, to Asia Today. The conglomerate also plans to create new software-defined factory and robotics parts organizations as it pushes to build AI-driven future factories.
Industry officials have told Asia Today that Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, or HMGMA, in the U.S. state of Georgia is the leading candidate for Atlas mass production.
Hyundai’s strategy reportedly extends beyond introducing robots into factories and simultaneously aims to establish AI-based manufacturing systems and a dedicated robotics supply chain.
As per Asia Today’s industry sources, Hyundai Motor Group recently created a new Software Defined Factory or SDF division on 24 May 2026 and appointed Alpesh Patel for leadership.
Patel joined Hyundai in 2023 after a tenure at McKinsey & Company and recently drove the development of digital manufacturing systems as Chief Innovation Officer at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore.
He is also expected to oversee digital twin operations, production data management and AI-driven factory systems while coordinating future deployment of Atlas robots in manufacturing facilities.
Hyundai Robotics Infrastructure Expansion
Asia Today has also reported the expansion of Hyundai Motor Group’s robotics supply chain infrastructure, where it recently established a dedicated Robotics Parts Procurement Office and appointed So Hyun-sung to lead the division. To prepare for mass production, the office will oversee the sourcing and pricing of core Atlas components like actuators, grippers, and head modules. Boston Dynamics has reportedly tapped Hyundai Mobis to manufacture these key parts.
The conglomerate plans to build a mass-production ecosystem led by Hyundai Mobis, utilizing global sourcing networks to guarantee stable supplies and competitive cost. Industry officials have discussed with Asia Today the possibility of constructing a U.S.-based actuator production facility with a production capacity of 350,000 units annually. The company has also restructured its trade risk divisions to better adapt to rapidly changing international trade policies.
Georgia is reportedly currently preferred for Atlas mass production over Massachusetts, as it allows newly produced robots to be immediately deployed and tested at HMGMA production facilities.
HMGMA already operates as a smart factory with 1,700 workers and more than 1,000 robots.
The facility offers advantages for repeated testing, machine learning and operational improvement of Atlas robots in real manufacturing environments.
Key Takeaways
- Hyundai accelerates mass production of the Atlas robot for deployment in manufacturing sites.
- HMGMA in Georgia is the leading candidate for Atlas production.
- Hyundai establishes a dedicated robotics supply chain to support the Atlas robot.
- New Software Defined Factory division aims to enhance AI-driven manufacturing systems.
- Alpesh Patel leads digital manufacturing initiatives to oversee Atlas deployment in factories.