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Partnering humans and co-working robots to commence the era of AI Robotics
Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its transformative AI Robotics
Strategy at the Consumer Electronics Show 2026, presenting a bold roadmap for advancing human-robot collaboration under the theme‘ Partnering Human Progress’. designed for industrial applications. As a general-purpose humanoid, Atlas is built to integrate with existing facilities, ensuring the flexibility to adapt as business needs evolve while prioritising safety, reliability and predictability.
At the heart of this progression is the group’ s human-centred AI Robotics, created to assist and collaborate with individuals.
Hyundai is partnering humans with co-working robots, opening the era of human-centred AI robotics. Boston Dynamics has been a pioneer in pushing the boundaries of robotics for more than 30 years, inspiring millions of people worldwide with its innovations.
Unveiled at CES 2026, the Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robot presents a groundbreaking leap in robotics innovation
Hyundai Motor Group expects humanoids to become the largest segment of the Physical AI market in the future and has set a goal to mass-produce the Atlas product model, deploying units at scale across industrial sites as production-ready humanoid robots.
To achieve this, the group plans to integrate Atlas across its global network, including Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America( HMGMA) in Savannah, Georgia, enabling it to perform real-world tasks on-site.
The group will gradually expand the deployment of Atlas robots through process-by-process validation. Beginning in 2028, Atlas will be introduced on processes with proven safety and quality benefits, such as parts sequencing. By 2030, applications will extend to component assembly and over time, Atlas will also take on tasks involving repetitive motions, heavy loads and other complex operations – ensuring safer working environments for factory employees.
Saks Global files for bankruptcy
Saks Global, a leading luxury retail company has announced a transformative financial transaction after filing for bankruptcy. provide customers with exceptional products, elevated luxury experiences and highly personalised service.
Saks Global has commenced voluntary chapter 11 cases in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas to facilitate its ongoing transformation. Importantly, stores and e-commerce experiences across Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow are open to
The company has secured a financing commitment of approximately US $ 1.75 billion, comprising US $ 1.5 billion from an ad hoc group of the company’ s senior secured bondholders and approximately US $ 240 million of incremental liquidity from the company’ s asset-based lenders. This financing package will strengthen the company’ s balance sheet,
In addition, Saks Global announced the appointment of Geoffroy van Raemdonck as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Van Raemdonck, who previously served as CEO of Neiman Marcus Group prior to its acquisition by Saks Global in 2024, succeeds Richard Baker, who stepped down from his role as Executive Chairman and CEO of Saks Global, effective January 13. Van Raemdonck joins Saks Global’ s Chief Financial Officer Brandy Richardson, who served as CFO alongside him at Neiman Marcus Group.
“ This is a defining moment for Saks Global, and the path ahead presents a meaningful opportunity to strengthen the foundation of our business and position it for the future,” said van Raemdonck.
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