Hyundai to show MobED at AW as robotics, AI expand in manufacturing

As robotics and artificial intelligence continue to expand in manufacturing, logistics, and other sectors, Hyundai Motor Group’s Robotics Lab will show its MobED mobile platform at Smart Factory & Automation World, or AW, in Seoul next week. Other leading industrial robotics suppliers will also participate in the event.

Unveiled in December 2025, MobED, short for “Mobile Eccentric Droid,” has four independently controlled wheels and an “eccentric” mechanism that enables agility and balance across a wide range of terrains, according to Hyundai. The mobile robot is maneuverable in industrial sites and logistics environments and received a “Best of Innovation Award” in the robotics category at CES 2026.

The Seoul-based automaker‘s Robotics Lab has also built wearable systems and service robots for delivery, parking, and safety inspections. In addition, Hyundai is the parent company of humanoid robot developer Boston Dynamics and is working with Waymo on robotaxis.

Global, Korean industrial suppliers to showcase tech trends

Held from March 4 to 6 at Coex in Seoul, AW 2026 is positioning itself beyond a traditional smart factory exhibition. Its organizers said this reflects “the industry’s accelerating shift toward AI-native production systems, intelligent logistics, and next-generation robotics.”

More than 50 global robotics companies are expected to participate, including Japan’s industrial robotics leader FANUC, Denmark’s cobot pioneer Universal Robots, and China’s autonomous mobile robot (AMR) provider Geekplus. “Their presence highlights the growing convergence of AI software, industrial robotics, and humanoid technologies across global manufacturing ecosystems,” asserted AW.

Hyundai’s Robotics Lab is just one of the leading Korean organizations that will demonstrate their systems at the event. Logistics provider Hyundai Glovis, mobility unit Hyundai Movex, AMR provider ROBOTIS, service system developer Yujin Robot, and AMR maker Wonik Robotics will also exhibit.

“Together, these companies will present a comprehensive view of the technological trends shaping the future of the manufacturing industry,” said the organizers. They include include Coex, the Korea Industry Intelligentization Association, the Korea Smart Manufacturing Office, the Korea Machine Vision Industrial Association, Chomdan Inc., and the Korea International Trade Association.

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Smart Logistics Zone to spotlight MobED, autonomous driving

In addition to Hyundai’s MobED, AW 2026’s Smart Logistics Zone will show innovations in logistics. The zone will be organized around technologies such as robotics, autonomous driving, and other AI-driven systems. AW said the zone will offer insights into the future of logistics operations.

The exhibition will also feature a series of robot-related conferences. On March 4, the China Humanoid Robot Conference will be held in Korea for the first time, featuring leading companies from China. Executives from Unitree, Fourier, Leju, and Huawei will speak about the latest global trends and technological advancements in the robotics industry. AGIBOT, Fourier, and Leju are also scheduled to present live humanoid robot demonstrations.

“Through this exhibition, we expect visitors to be able to witness firsthand how the ‘Robot Wave’ now sweeping across Korea’s manufacturing industry is expanding beyond a technological trend into the industrial and capital markets.” stated the AW 2026 Secretariat. “AW will serve as a turning point, evolving beyond a traditional smart factory-focused exhibition into a one that highlights the humanoid industry based on AI and robotics.”

AW 2026 is currently accepting pre-registration through its website. Pre-registered participants will receive complimentary admission as well as priority access to information on global smart factory industry trends.

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