현대자동차 MobED

Indoor and outdoor logistics and service robots are prone to losing balance on thresholds, slopes, and bumpy road surfaces, which limits their working area.

In addition, designing robots from scratch for each purpose requires a lot of development cost and time, and it is inefficient to operate various types of robots in different environments.

Hyundai Motor showcased the MobED concept at CES 2022, but it was only in the proof-of-concept stage at the time, and a commercial version was needed. In the absence of a general-purpose platform for use in smart factories, indoor delivery, and service bots, the demand for a stable and modular robot base has increased.

MobED has a unique "Eccentric Wheel" mechanism that allows each wheel to independently control its height and angle. Thanks to this, it can drive while keeping the upper platform horizontal even on speed bumps or slopes, and it can move contents without tilting even on bumpy roads.

In addition, LiDAR+camera sensors and AI autonomous driving algorithms enable obstacle avoidance and stable driving even in congested environments.

The top provides a universal mounting rail and standard API, allowing anyone to easily mount and control desired modules (delivery boxes, camera gimbals, digital signage, etc.).

In particular, it is released in two models, Basic and Pro. Basic is a manually operated platform for user-defined development, and Pro is an autonomous driving platform with additional sensors, allowing users to choose according to their needs.

This combination of highly stable driving and modular design is a key advantage over other companies' robots.

Logistics robot companies, service robot startups, and research institutes are expected to be the main buyers of this platform (B2B).

For example, a startup developing indoor delivery robots can shorten the development period by placing its own upper body on the MobED platform. In the broadcasting/film field, it can be used as a camera rig, or advertising companies can use it as a mobile digital signage module.

It can also be applied as a robot carrying measuring instruments in military/industrial sites, and can be used as a multi-purpose research platform in university robot labs.

Ultimately, Hyundai Motor Robotics Lab is expected to supply it in the form of B2B sales and collaborative development.

Hyundai Motor plans to start mass production of MobED from the first quarter of 2026 and is aiming to supply it to various industries.

In particular, if it becomes established as a common platform in the logistics, security, and service markets, an ecosystem can be formed to 활발해질 third-party module development. Considering Hyundai Motor's capital and global network, it is easy to expand globally.

In terms of regulations, there are no special restrictions as it is a mobile robot, and only autonomous driving-related standards need to be complied with. If various PoCs are carried out in smart cities, airports, shopping malls, etc., demand may increase.

In addition, Hyundai Motor can build references by utilizing its own automobile production line to increase reliability. However, the initial cost andDifferentiation from competitors (Boston Dynamics Spot, etc.)is key, but Hyundai Motor's motivation is high as it won its first Best of Innovation award, so it is expected to continue investing, so the expansion prospects are bright.

It won the Best of Innovation Award in the Robotics category at CES 2026 and was mentioned as a great achievement of Hyundai Motor's robotics technology.

"It has evolved into a mass-produced platform in four years since the concept was announced."In that respect, its completeness and execution were recognized.

An expert at the scene said,"It is a next-generation robot that will contribute to creating a sustainable industrial environment."He said that the modular design provides a foundation for various partners to attempt innovation.

Also,"The robot has been platformized like a car."Along with the evaluation, the business feasibility was also highly scored due to the release of the commercialization schedule (mass production in 2026).

On the other hand, some say,"How much Hyundai Motor will continue to invest in areas other than its main business of automobiles."There is also an opinion to watch.

However, it received the highest scores in both technology and marketability, setting a record as Hyundai Motor's first CES Best of Innovation award, and experts said,"A new standard for robotic mobility."Is receiving favorable reviews.