Persona AI

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.

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.