MobED revolutionizes mobile robotics with its cutting-edge eccentric mechanism, enabling precise posture control and seamless terrain adaptability.
South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group has officially taken its robotics ambitions into mass-production territory by unveiling an autonomous robot designed for both industrial and everyday applications.
Hyundai Motor Group’s Robotics Lab developed the compact four-wheeled machine, named MobED (Mobile Eccentric Droid). It was recently displayed at the International Robot Exhibition 2025 (iREX 2025) in Tokyo, Japan.
First unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 in Las Vegas, MobED is a production-ready autonomous system set to transform how robots move, navigate, and perform tasks in both industry and real life.
The current MobED model has been fully refined and will go on sale in the first half of 2026. It features AI for route planning and obstacle avoidance and utilizes a combination of LiDAR and cameras to perceive its surroundings.
In addition, it boasts a modular design that can adapt to many roles, from delivery and logistics to research, media work, and lifestyle services such as golf aids.
MobED makes its debut
Hyundai stated that the robot is built to operate in narrow indoor corridors and on uneven outdoor terrain. This is because it uses an eccentric control mechanism that actively adjusts its posture and height.
In practice, this allows MobED to stay level on slopes, absorb uneven surfaces, and maintain balance even when carrying heavy equipment. On top of that, each of the robot’s wheels incorporates Hyundai’s drive-and-life (DnL) modules. These blend driving, steering, and height adjustment into a single compact unit.
The company announced it will offer two versions of the system, including a pro and a basic model. The pro version will come equipped with full AI autonomy, LiDAR-camera fusion, upgraded sensors, and a “follow-me” mode designed for workers in logistics, delivery, and inspection.
“Beyond a simple mobility platform, MobED offers a next-generation solution adaptable to diverse industries and everyday life,” Dong Jin Hyun, Hyundai Motor Group’s Robotics Lab vice president and head, said.
Meanwhile, the basic model does not include pre-installed autonomy software. It is reportedly aimed at researchers and developers who want to build their own applications on top of the platform.
From concept to reality
MobED’s design embodies Hyundai’s ‘Refined Edge’ aesthetic, which combines straight structural lines with smooth curves. The robot’s sensors are fully integrated into its body, helping it remain compact even as it shifts posture or navigates obstacles.
According to the company, the MobED Pro is 29.5 inches wide, 45.3 inches long, and 25.6 inches tall. The Basic model keeps the same width and lengt, but, is shorte,r at roughly 16.9 inches. Despite their size, the models can carry payloads of up to 103.6 to 125.7 lbs (47 to 57 kilograms), respectively.
MobED Pro and MobED Basic models are scheduled for sales in the first half of 2026.Credit: Hyundai Motor Group
In addition, MobED is powered by a 1.47-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery rated for at least 4 hours of operation. It can be recharged from 10 to 90 percent in under 2.5 hours.
Its operating temperature ranges from 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 40 degrees Celsius). This ensures the robot can function reliably in both cool indoor environments and warmer outdoor settings.
“MobED will set new standards in the global robotics market and accelerate a future where humans and robots coexist,” Hyun concluded in a press release.
The Blueprint
