United States · sources checked 2026-10-11
Persona AI is developing a modular humanoid for skilled industrial work. In its July 2026 ARC Specialties test, a Gen 1 robot squatted, made a weld and stood without a gantry while following expert teleoperation.
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Development and partner programs; shipyard prototype targeted for late 2026 · Price not verified
The July 2026 welding sequence was described by Persona as teleoperated. The May 2025 Hyundai agreement sets prototype and later testing targets; it does not establish a completed commercial release. Public dimensions and a purchase price remain unverified.
| Category | Industrial humanoid |
|---|---|
| Commercial status | Prototype development |
| Availability | Development and partner programs; shipyard prototype targeted for late 2026 |
| Release year | Not disclosed |
| Height | Not disclosed |
| Weight | Not disclosed |
| Degrees of freedom | Not disclosed |
| Target markets | Not disclosed |
| Use cases | Teleoperated welding tests; planned shipyard welding, fabrication, inspection and maintenance |
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