Boston Dynamics Atlas named 'Best Robot' at CES 2026 by CNET Group
Hyundai Motor Group affiliate Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot won CNET Group's 'Best Robot' award at CES 2026, recognized for its natural walk and human-like design.
- 2026
- 2028
- 2030
What Happened
Atlas, the humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics, was named 'Best Robot' in the Best of CES 2026 awards by CNET Group. The award was voted on by over 40 tech journalists from CNET, PCMag, Mashable, ZDNET, and Lifehacker, who praised Atlas for its naturalistic walking gait and sleek design. The robot was unveiled at CES 2026 as part of Hyundai Motor Group's AI Robotics Strategy.
“The Atlas was hands-down the best of the humanoid bunch we saw at CES 2026. The prototype version demoed at the show impressed us with its naturalistic walking gait. Meanwhile, the sleek product version is ready to be deployed into Hyundai manufacturing facilities from this year, where it might just be working on your next car.”
Atlas debuts at CES 2026 and wins Best Robot award.
Product version deployed in Hyundai manufacturing facilities.
Deployment at Hyundai Metaplant America in Savannah, Georgia for parts sequencing.
Applications extend to component assembly and complex operations.
Why this matters
Atlas is set to enter Hyundai factories from 2026, starting with parts sequencing and expanding to complex assembly by 2030, marking a major milestone for humanoid robots in manufacturing.
Terms in This Story
- CES
- The Consumer Electronics Show, an annual trade show for consumer technology.
- humanoid robot
- A robot designed to resemble a human body, often used for tasks in human environments.
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