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HD Hyundai Wants Humanoid AI to Upgrade Its Existing Factory Robots
September 27, 2026
HD Hyundai Robotics plans to bring humanoid perception and manipulation technology to existing factory robots, alongside hand development with AIDIN and its Persona AI welding partnership.
Persona AI Humanoids Touch Down in Korea Following Successful Teleoperated Welding Demo
August 5, 2026
With Gen 3 deliveries slated for the end of the year, Persona AI has begun early integration work in South Korea, building on recent momentum from its teleoperated welding demonstrations in Houston.
Persona AI Takes Gen 1 Humanoid for a Stroll in the Houston Heat—and It’s Wearing Under Armour
June 3, 2026
It is not every day you see a full-sized industrial humanoid walking past a local restaurant. Persona AI CEO Nicolaus Radford just shared a rare look at their bipedal machine navigating public pavement.
Industrial Armor: Persona AI and Under Armour Partner to Develop "Performance Gear" for Humanoids
May 11, 2026
Persona AI is collaborating with Under Armour to research advanced textiles for robots operating in extreme environments, signaling a shift toward specialized protective layers for industrial humanoids.
Scaling Up: Persona AI Taps Former Amazon Robotics Exec to Lead Global Manufacturing
March 31, 2026
As Persona AI moves from shipyard prototypes to industrial deployment, the appointment of Brian Davis signals a strategic shift toward high-volume production for heavy industry.
From Prototype to Production: Persona AI and HD Hyundai Solidify Humanoid Welding Partnership
March 24, 2026
Following successful prototype testing, Persona AI and HD Hyundai have transitioned from an experimental MoU to a formal agreement to deploy bipedal welding robots across South Korean shipyards.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics Partner to Bring Humanoid Welders to Italian Shipyards
February 11, 2026
Following the reveal of its GENE.01 concept at CES 2026, Italian startup Generative Bionics has signed a four-year industrial partnership with shipbuilding giant Fincantieri to deploy autonomous welding robots in heavy manufacturing.
Persona AI Partners with Maritime Certifier ABS to Standardize Humanoid Robot Inspections in Shipyards
September 30, 2025
Humanoid robotics firm Persona AI has signed an MOU with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to develop and standardize inspection tasks for its robots in shipyards. The collaboration aims to create a framework for data collection and certification, paving the way for the official use of humanoids in maritime construction and survey.
Persona AI Lands $27M Pre-Seed to Fast-Track Humanoid Robots for Heavy Industry
May 14, 2025
Robotics startup Persona AI, founded in 2024, has raised $27 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed round to accelerate development of its humanoid robots for shipbuilding and industrial manufacturing. The company aims for initial robot deliveries to partner HD Hyundai within 18 months.
Persona AI and HD Hyundai Forge Alliance for Humanoid Welding Robots in Shipyards
May 8, 2025
Newly-formed humanoid robotics company Persona AI has signed an MoU with HD Hyundai Group and Vazil Company to develop AI-powered humanoid robots for complex welding tasks in shipbuilding. Prototypes are expected by late 2026, with deployment from 2027, aiming to boost productivity and safety in shipyards.
