US EditionHD Hyundai and Persona AI Sign Agreement to Deploy Humanoid Welding Robots for Shipbuilding Automation
- On May 7, 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Houston between HD KSOE, HD Hyundai Robotics, Persona AI, and Vazil to jointly develop humanoid robots designed for precision welding tasks in shipyards, with prototypes expected by the end of 2026 and commercialization planned for 2027.
- The agreement arose from growing labor constraints in heavy industry, especially in high-risk welding trades, creating urgent demand for autonomous humanoid robots.
- The joint program involves four parties collaborating to create advanced AI-powered humanoid robots capable of precise and complex shipyard welding tasks aimed at improving productivity and safety.
- Vice President Young-hoon Song said these robots will “observe, reason, and make decisions” beyond repetitive tasks, while CTO Sungwon Kim added they will “elevate shipyard automation to the next level.”
- The prototype is expected to be finalized by late 2026, followed by testing in real-world conditions and the start of commercial rollout in 2027, representing a key achievement in international efforts to advance industrial robotics.
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HD Hyundai and Persona AI Sign Agreement to Deploy Humanoid Welding Robots for Shipbuilding Automation
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Humanoid welders to join South Korean shipyards by 2027
South Korea’s largest shipbuilder is turning to humanoid robots to address ongoing labour shortages and rising ship orders. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has partnered with HD Hyundai Robotics, Houston-based Persona AI, and manufacturing firm, Vazil Company to develop humanoid robots capable of performing complex welding tasks in shipyards. The humanoid welders are expected to not only improve productivity but also reduc…
Shipyard turns to humanoids to sail ahead
South Korea’s largest shipbuilding yard has found a humanoid solution for its chronic labour shortages. Based on the Sea of Japan, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) in Ulsan is facing a critical shortage of skilled workers, particularly in the field of welding, which makes up as much as 70% of the shipbuilding process. With an estimated shortfall of over
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