Hyundai states humanoid robot plan not involved in negotiations with striking workers

Hyundai Motor Company announced that its plan to implement humanoid robots by 2028 is not part of the ongoing negotiations with striking autoworkers in South Korea. The company is addressing reports suggesting that partial labor strikes at its automotive plant were influenced by fears regarding the deployment of these robots in the United States. Hyundai clarified that the union's demands are primarily related to compensation issues, including wage increases, bonuses, and extending the retirement age for workers. A company statement emphasized that discussions with the union are focused on these compensation-related matters, and the potential use of robots in production is not currently under consideration.