On the 5th (local time), the next-generation electric Atlas prototype waves at the Hyundai Motor Group press conference held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. News1
Hyundai Motor Group announced on the 9th that “Atlas,” a humanoid robot developed by its affiliate Boston Dynamics, has received the “Best Robot” award at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, the world’s largest information technology (IT) and home appliance exhibition. The award was selected by CNET, an IT-specialized media outlet and an official partner of CES.
Atlas received high marks for its human-like walking capabilities and sophisticated design. CNET stated, “Atlas is the best among the many humanoid robots seen at CES 2026,” and evaluated that “in addition to its technological completeness, the fact that it has completed mass-production preparations for actual deployment in factories proves Hyundai Motor Group’s robotics vision.”
Meanwhile, CES 2026 closes on the 9th (local time). The event featured participation by more than 4,300 companies from over 160 countries worldwide, including 853 Korean companies.
Kim Jae-hyung
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