Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled its first mass-produced autonomous mobility robot platform, MobED, at the International Robot Exhibition (iREX) 2025 in Tokyo, marking the company’s latest push to expand beyond automotive manufacturing into commercial robotics.
Developed by Hyundai’s Robotics LAB, the MobED platform uses artificial intelligence and a proprietary eccentric wheel control mechanism to maintain stability on uneven surfaces. The system integrates driving, steering and posture control into a single Drive-and-Lift module, allowing the robot to traverse curbs, slopes and confined indoor spaces while maintaining balance.
The platform relies on a fusion of LiDAR and camera sensors for real-time environmental perception and predictive navigation. A touchscreen controller with a 3D interface enables users to manage functions such as self-mapping, location setting and autonomous driving. Hyundai said the robot is designed to support multiple applications including logistics, delivery, inspection and video production.
Hyundai will offer the platform in two versions. The MobED Pro is intended for commercial use and includes full autonomous navigation, sensor fusion and a “follow-me” mode. The MobED Basic is aimed at research and development customers, allowing users to build custom applications without pre-installed autonomy software. Both versions feature modular mounting rails for integration with external equipment.
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The MobED platform delivers a top speed of up to 2.8 metres per second, with a 1.47 kWh battery providing more than four hours of operation. Payload capacity is rated at up to 47 kilograms for the Pro model and up to 57 kilograms for the Basic version, Hyundai said. Mass production is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026.
Hyundai said the robot’s development reflects growing demand for automated mobility solutions in industrial and commercial sectors. The company is demonstrating MobED’s capabilities at iREX through Dec. 6, including loading, delivery and urban mobility use cases. Hyundai will also host a technical seminar at the event detailing the platform’s hybrid mechanical design.