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With Chinese humanoid robots banned from U.S., can Atlas chart a path to the lead in the market?

Washington expanded its crackdown over security, data and supply chain concerns, opening the door for the likes of Boston Dynamics' Atlas to benefit.

2026.7.30

Will Hyundai Motor Group's full ownership of Boston Dynamics fast-track its listing?

SoftBank exercised its put option on its 9.65 percent stake in Boston Dynamics earlier this month, with Hyundai affiliates to absorb that stake to establish the robot maker as a fully owned subsidiary.

2026.7.16

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Hyundai Motor Group weighs buying SoftBank’s remaining Boston Dynamics stake

The automaker said it is reviewing an acquisition of SoftBank’s final 9.65 percent stake in Boston Dynamics, a move that could speed up its long-term robotics strategy.

2026.7.16

Hyundai's robots show their stuff in real-life settings, from the World Cup pitch to a peach farm

Whether it's a halftime humanoid demonstration or shoulder-saving wearable, the company's technology is showing it can work outside the lab.

2026.7.7

A robot dog Spot, developed by Boston Dynamics, works at Posco's steel mill in Pohang, North Gyeongsang. [POSCO]

Meet the robot dog patrolling the hottest spot in Posco's mill

A robot dog spends its days patrolling Posco's steel mill in Pohang, North Gyeongsang, on the lookout for hazards that humans once checked for — and were endangered by. It is just one of the bionic workers moving into more sectors across Korea.

2026.6.8

Humanoid robot Atlas, made by Boston Dynamics, Hyundai Motor Group’s robotics subsidiary, lifts and moves a refrigerator weighing about 23 kilograms (51 pounds). [BOSTON DYNAMICS]

Humanoid robots seem ready to do the heavy lifting, but concerns still weighty

Humanoid robots like Boston Dynamics' Atlas and Figure AI's Figure 03 demonstrate advanced capabilities, including lifting heavy objects and performing assembly tasks in various industrial settings.

2026.5.19

Stills from a video uploaded to YouTube on May 5 by Boston Dynamics that show a production version of the humanoid robot Atlas performing a handstand and other advanced maneuvers. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Boston Dynamics showcases Atlas' strength, ability to shoulder industrial weight

Hyundai Motor Group's robotics subsidiary Boston Dynamics released video footage of its humanoid robot Atlas performing handstands and other advanced movements on Tuesday.

2026.5.6

Spot four-legged robot dog, which became smarter with Google Gemini AI, is taking a dog for a walk. [BOSTON DYNAMICS]

Boston Dynamics’ robot dog trained on Gemini, learns to walk a real one

Spot, the four-legged robot dog, developed by Hyundai Motor-backed Boston Dynamics, is taking a dog for a walk. Boston Dynamics on Wednesday released a video of Spot, which it said has been trained with the help of Google’s Gemini AI.

2026.4.15

The research version of Atlas, left, and its mass-production variant at CES 2026 [HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP, NEWS1]

Hyundai’s factory humanoid will differ from the Atlas that you know

The tumbling Atlas — developed by Boston Dynamics, Hyundai Motor’s U.S. subsidiary — is not intended for actual manufacturing use. The model that Hyundai plans to deploy in factories is the mass-produced version: the mock-up displayed at CES 2026.

2026.4.10

Hyundai-raised robot dog to spot-check U.K. nuclear facilities

Spot, the four-legged robot dog, developed by Hyundai Motor Group-backed Boston Dynamics, has been deployed at the Sellafield nuclear site in Britain, where it is being used to support decommissioning operations.

2026.2.11