Hyundai denies strike spurred by humanoid robots, still plans 2028 deployment
Ars Technica AI · rss · 2026-07-23
Hyundai Motor Company is disputing reports that recent strikes by its South Korean union were motivated by the company's plans to deploy humanoid robots by 2028. The automaker stated that the union's demands are strictly focused on compensation issues, including wage increases, bonuses, and extending the retirement age. Hyundai confirmed that potential robot deployment in Korean facilities is not part of the current labor-management discussions.
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