During CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the world of technology turned its attention to the Hyundai and Boston Dynamics stand. The presentation of a new generation of robots, including the humanoid Atlas, opens up entirely new perspectives not only for industry but also for the senior care sector. What until recently seemed like a science-fiction scenario is becoming reality, with the potential to significantly relieve caregiving staff and increase the safety of seniors.
The latest version of the Atlas robot by Boston Dynamics (part of the Hyundai Group) demonstrated the ability to move in an exceptionally smooth and natural way. The robot can independently rise from a lying position in a stable and efficient manner.
In home environments or care facilities, robots must move in a predictable and safe way for people. The ability to move precisely and manipulate objects opens the door to creating assistants that can help with simple physical tasks and, in the future, support seniors to prevent falls.
Hyundai also presented solutions in the field of autonomous delivery and logistics robots. In the context of large care homes, this technology can revolutionize everyday logistics.
Robots can take over tasks such as transporting meals, laundry, or medications between floors. As a result, qualified caregivers gain more time for what matters most – direct interaction with residents, conversation, and emotional support – instead of spending energy on carrying heavy items.
Hyundai’s vision also includes wearable technologies such as exoskeletons. This solution has a dual application in the care sector. First, exoskeletons can protect caregivers’ spines during patient transfers (lifting, seating). Second, lighter versions of these devices may in the future restore mobility to seniors, allowing them to move independently despite muscle weakness.
The Korean technology giant places a strong emphasis on safety and practical applications, making it a credible partner in the transformation of the care sector in the coming years.
Although robots will not replace empathy and the warmth of human interaction, the technologies presented at CES 2026 by Hyundai and Boston Dynamics show that the era of “robotic support” is approaching.
For the care industry in Poland and Germany, this means an opportunity in the coming years to address staff shortages and improve the comfort and quality of caregivers’ work.
January 8, 2026
