Eccentric Hyundai droid carries off award

0 0 January 08, 2026 Edit this post

Hyundai's MobED (Mobile Eccentric Droid) has received the Best of Innovation Award in Robotics at CES 2026.

It's the first time Hyundai has received the prestigious award and is another step in its plan to become a comprehensive provider of smart mobility solutions.

Unveiled at the International Robot Exhibition 2025 (iREX 2025) in Tokyo, MobED is a versatile mobility platform designed to operate across various terrains and adapt to diverse industrial and daily applications.

It incorporates the Robotics LAB’s proprietary Drive and Lift (DnL) technology, enabling stable performance on uneven surfaces, inclines and curbs, even in challenging environments.

Available in two models — MobED Basic and MobED Pro — the platform meets a broad spectrum of needs.

The MobED Basic model is controller-operated, offering flexibility for research and development, while the MobED Pro model harnesses advanced autonomous capabilities powered by integrated LiDAR-camera fusion sensors, ensuring precise and seamless navigation.

MobED features a simple design characterised by restraint and balance, focusing on the core functionality of the mobile platform, equipped with AI-based algorithms and autonomous driving technology, and supports a wide range of applications, including logistics, broadcasting, guidance services, and digital signage, due to its modular design that accommodates diverse top-mounted modules.

Mass production for both models will commence in early 2026.

MobED’s unique capabilities include artificial intelligence (AI)-driven autonomous navigation, a customisable modular design, and sensors that provide safe, intuitive operation.

These capabilities empower the platform to navigate both narrow indoor paths and rugged outdoor terrains, making it suitable for diverse applications.