# Humanoid robot fears drive Hyundai workers to strike

Workers at a Hyundai auto factory have gone on strike due to fears that humanoid robots will replace their jobs. The strike underscores growing tensions over automation in manufacturing and the need for workforce retraining.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/07/fear-of-humanoid-robots-spurs-human-workers-to-strike-at-hyundai-auto-factory/) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:09:48 +0000
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/07/hyundai-claims-humanoid-robot-plan-is-not-part-of-talks-with-striking-workers/) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:18:12 +0000