Hyundai Showcases AI Robotics & RoboTaxi That Could Grow EV Sales - CleanTechnica

At CES 2026, Hyundai unveiled several AI robotics innovations, including humanoid robots and advanced autonomous vehicle technologies. A highlight was the “IONIQ 5 RoboTaxi,” developed in partnership with Motional, which achieves SAE Level 4 autonomy—meaning it can drive independently and handle emergencies without human intervention. This fully driverless commercial autonomous vehicle is slated to launch a ride-hailing service in Las Vegas later this year, marking Hyundai’s direct entry into the robotaxi market. In addition to the RoboTaxi, Hyundai demonstrated robotic solutions for electric vehicle (EV) support, such as an Automatic Charging Robot (ACR) capable of operating in harsh weather conditions and a Parking Robot that can maneuver vehicles up to 3.4 tons in tight spaces. The Parking Robot system can coordinate over 100 robots simultaneously, optimizing space usage in urban and industrial environments. These innovations showcase Hyundai’s commitment to integrating AI robotics with EV infrastructure, potentially boosting EV adoption and convenience.