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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.

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.