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HD Hyundai and Persona AI Agree to Introduce Humanoid Welding Robots for Shipbuilding Automation
HD Hyundai and Persona AI are partnering to develop humanoid welding robots for shipbuilding automation, with a prototype due by the end of 2026.
What happened
According to a May 7, 2025, report by PR Newswire, HD Hyundai KSOE, HD Hyundai Robotics, Persona AI and Vazil Company signed an agreement to jointly develop humanoid welding robots equipped with advanced AI and robotics technology. A prototype is due by the end of 2026, with field testing and commercial deployment scheduled to begin in 2027.
Why it matters
The companies specified that the robots are intended for precision welding at shipyards, rather than general factory work, and disclosed plans to test them using welding tools, welding-path training data and real-world test environments. For shipyards considering automation, the plans outline a concrete path from prototype delivery by the end of 2026 to field testing starting in 2027.
Sources
Translated from the Japanese original: /news/hd-hyundai-to-persona-ai-zousen-jidouka-muke-hitogata-youset-3d2265. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.