Hyundai Motor Group presents production-ready MobED at iREX 2025

Hyundai Motor Group presented the production-ready MobED autonomous mobility robot at iREX 2025 in Tokyo. In its release, read key features, models and specs.

Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled MobED (Mobile Eccentric Droid), a production-ready autonomous mobility robot platform developed by its Robotics LAB, at the International Robot Exhibition (iREX) 2025 in Tokyo. First introduced as a concept at CES 2022, MobED now arrives as a platform positioned for mass production, with live demonstrations running from December 3 to 6 at the Group’s booth at Tokyo Big Sight.

In the company’s framing, MobED is meant to be more than a simple mobile base. The platform is presented through three pillars: Adaptive Mobility (hardware), Intuitive Autonomy (software), and Infinite Journey (applications), aiming to cover use cases that range from industrial settings to everyday environments.

A core technical focus is stability and terrain adaptability. MobED uses an eccentric posture control mechanism designed to keep the platform level by dynamically adjusting posture and height on uneven or inclined surfaces. Hyundai describes this as a way to avoid building environment-specific robots for each task, positioning MobED as a single platform that can move from narrow indoor paths to more demanding outdoor terrain.

Autonomy and usability form the second thread. Hyundai cites AI-based navigation, sensor fusion built around LiDAR and cameras, and a wide touchscreen controller paired with an intuitive 3D UI/UX. The iREX demonstrations are meant to show the platform navigating different environments, recognizing obstacles, and planning movement in real time.

MobED is planned in two configurations. MobED Pro adds advanced autonomy and extra capabilities such as LiDAR–camera fusion and a follow-me mode, intended for outdoor or commercial scenarios that demand robust autonomous navigation. MobED Basic is described as a foundation for research and development, offering flexibility for building custom applications without pre-installed autonomy features.

Hyundai’s published specifications highlight differences between the two versions. Pro is listed at up to 750 × 1150 × 650 mm (including antenna height), while Basic is up to 750 × 1150 × 430 mm. Tare weight is up to 88 kg for Pro and up to 78 kg for Basic. Maximum payload is stated as up to 47 kg for Pro and up to 57 kg for Basic. The company also cites operating conditions of 0–40°C, an operating time of at least four hours (BMS SOC 90% → 10%), and charging to 90% in no more than 2 hours 30 minutes (BMS SOC 10% → 90%).

The spec sheet also signals a product heading toward real deployments, referencing elements such as IP54 ingress protection and a list of certifications and standards, with some items marked as still in progress.

Mass production is scheduled for the first half of 2026, with sales of MobED Pro and MobED Basic also planned in that same window. If the platform approach holds up beyond the booth demonstrations, MobED could become less a single robot and more a base layer for multiple applications—built around one modular mobility platform rather than a collection of narrowly specialized machines.