- Participates in the world’s largest exhibition held from 6th to 9th in Las Vegas
- Personal HVAC system experience tailored to participants’ temperature and preference
- Unveiled mobility components offering vastly improved steering and driving capabilities
- Revealed “H-Motion” lineup of manufacturing and logistics robots

HYUNDAI WIA unveiled the company’s vision for future mobility at CES 2026 (Consumer Electronics Show).

HYUNDAI WIA announced its participation in CES 2026 on the 6th (local time), held through January 12th at the LVCC West Hall in Las Vegas e, USA. At this year’s CES, HYUNDAI WIA will be introducing future mobility components as well as manufacturing and logistics robots used at mobility sites. This is HYUNDAI WIA’s first time participating in CES.

Under the theme “Journey of Connection,” HYUNDAI WIA will showcase a new mobility ecosystem powered by its core businesses: thermal management systems, driveline components, and robotics. The booth is designed for visitors to experience first-hand innovative future HVAC systems and driveline components.

◆ Introducing Next-Generation HVAC Systems Detecting Body Temperature and Adjusting to Movement

HYUNDAI WIA placed an experience vehicle at the center of the booth for visitors to try out the future HVAC system using the “Distributed HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning)” system. This system provides each passenger with personalized optimization in air temperatures through AI and various sensors. The technology monitors factors such as passenger body temperature, sensitivity to heat or cold, cabin temperature and humidity, and learns individual preferences through AI.

This system was developed by HYUNDAI WIA with the consideration that future vehicles may no longer have drivers and feature diverse interior spaces. The system features a “roof air conditioner”, similar to conventional air conditioners, installed on the upper part of the vehicle to deliver cool air. The “Smart Vent” function supplies cool air that follows passengers’ movements, and an “indirect airflow” feature is also available for passengers who prefer not to have direct air blown directly on them.

HYUNDAI WIA also designed the system to supply warm air from the lower part of the vehicle, and a “radiant warmer” that emits infrared rays from below the cabin floor and passenger seats. Replicating the traditional Korean “ondol” floor heating system inside a vehicle, rather than using classic heaters that dry the air. The combination of cool air from above and warm air from below naturally creates convection to maintain optimal temperatures.

The new climate control system is also significantly lighter and more compact, securing an additional 600mm of space compared to HYUNDAI WIA’s current mass production models. This maximizes usable space within the vehicle, including the “frunk”. The system’s efficiency is improved by approximately 18%, enhancing overall energy efficiency.


◆ Showcasing Future Driveline Components Enabling U-Turns in Tight Spaces

HYUNDAI WIA is unveiling a wide range of future mobility drive components at CES 2026. One highlight in particular is a component enabling previously impossible maneuvers by radically changing the way driving force is delivered to the wheels. Visitors at the booth can experience this innovation firsthand.

Another highlight is the world’s first “Dual Constant Velocity Joint (Dual C.V. Joint)” developed by HYUNDAI WIA. Featuring two connected CV joints in series, this component allows a maximum joint angle of 60 degrees, dramatically reducing turning radius for easy U-turns or navigating through narrow alleys.

HYUNDAI WIA ARS (Active Roll Stabilization), an advanced mobility component that enhances driving performance, was also featured at the exhibition. The ARS significantly reduces vehicle body roll on rough terrain or during cornering by detecting shocks and vibrations from the road surface through vehicle dynamic control. For the first time in the automotive industry, HYUNDAI WIA has applied “Series Elastic Actuator (SEA)” robotics technology to ARS, enabling highly precise torque control while absorbing external shocks and vibrations.

HYUNDAI WIA is also showcasing the “Wheel Disconnect System (WDS),” which separates the half shaft from the wheels in EVs when needed, reducing unnecessary energy consumption and increasing driving range. At the booth, visitors can see the wheels and half shaft operating independently.


◆ HYUNDAI WIA Unveils ‘H-Motion’ Manufacturing and Logistics Robot Lineup

HYUNDAI WIA is showcasing its ‘H-Motion’ lineup of logistics, parking, and collaborative robots currently in operation at global mobility manufacturing sites. HYUNDAI WIA aims to realize next-generation manufacturing and logistics solutions through this lineup. All H-Motion robots can be seen in action at the Hyundai Motor Group booth at CES.

Among the robots on display are HYUNDAI WIA’s Autonomous Mobile Robots(AMRs) with a payload capacity of up to 1.5 tons. These robots feature both LiDAR-based autonomous driving and QR code-guided navigation. The “top module” for loading items can be swapped as needed, with options such as a “lift” for adjusting height and a “turntable” for changing the direction of goods.

HYUNDAI WIA is also exhibiting Cobots, collaborative robots that work alongside humans without requiring additional safety devices. The Cobot displayed at the booth can handle loads up to 15 kg, autonomously recognize objects, and move them to desired locations.

HYUNDAI WIA is also introducing its parking robots to global customers for the first time at CES. The system consists of a pair of slim robots that slide under a vehicle and lift it by the wheels. HYUNDAI WIA’s parking robot can move vehicles weighing up to 3.4 tons at a maximum speed of 1.2 meters per second, accommodating the increasing number of EVs and SUVs exceeding 2 tons. The robot can move in all directions, making it possible to park vehicles even in tight spaces where conventional driving maneuvers are challenging.

HYUNDAI WIA is planning to realize a “Dark Factory” through the integration of H-Motion robots, its proprietary control system, and AI technology. At Hyundai Motor Group Meta Plant America (HMGMA), the introduction of H-Motion robots has significantly increased automation rates in stamping, welding, painting, and assembly operations. The fleet control technology managing up to 100 parking robots is actively in use at HMGMA. When used in office buildings, the parking robot can improve parking efficiency by up to 27%.

HYUNDAI WIA aims to expand its global customer base and presence in the future mobility market through CES. “At CES, you will be able to witness the full capabilities of HYUNDAI WIA in mobility and robotics. Our aspiration is to achieve global recognition for our technological excellence”, said HYUNDAI WIA CEO Kwon O Sung.