hyundai Hyundai Grabs Controlling Stake in Boston Dynamics for $1.1 Billion Hyundai Motor Group acquires an 80% stake in Boston Dynamics, valuing the robot maker at $1.1 billion as the automaker pivots toward smart mobility solutions.
hyundai Hyundai Motor Group Secures Controlling Stake in Boston Dynamics Hyundai Motor Group acquires a controlling interest in Boston Dynamics from SoftBank Group. The strategic deal brings together Hyundai's manufacturing strength with leading robotic technology.
motional Motional and Via Partner to Launch Paid Shared Robotaxi Service in 2021 A new joint effort between Motional and Via brings a fee-based, shared robotaxi service to a U.S. city next year. The partnership aims to create a scalable blueprint for integrating autonomous vehicles into existing public transit networks.
boston dynamics Hyundai Acquisition and Robotaxi Breakthroughs Highlight December's Top Robotics News December 2020 sees major industry shifts, including Hyundai's nearly $1 billion purchase of Boston Dynamics and significant strides in autonomous vehicle deployments. The month also brings important discussions on AI bias and leadership changes at Universal Robots.
ces 2020 Sony Unveils Electric Car and Hyundai Reveals Flying Taxi at CES 2020 CES 2020 kicks off with surprising reveals, including a concept electric vehicle from Sony and a flying taxi partnership between Hyundai and Uber. The show also features the debut of plant-based Impossible Pork.
uber Uber and Hyundai Partner to Launch Full-Scale Flying Taxi Concept Uber and Hyundai team up at CES 2020 to unveil a full-scale electric air taxi designed for urban ride-sharing. The S-A1 aircraft aims to revolutionize city transportation with fast, quiet, and efficient flights.
audi Audi E-Tron Becomes First Electric Vehicle to Earn Top IIHS Safety Award The 2019 Audi e-tron makes history as the first all-electric vehicle to secure a top safety pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This milestone gives a crucial boost to Audi's first mass-produced electric SUV after a rocky start that included a battery fire recall.
aurora innovation Self-Driving Startup Aurora Reaches $2B Valuation in Massive Funding Round Aurora Innovation is raising over $500 million at a $2 billion valuation, propelled by a star-studded team and major automaker partnerships. The funding highlights a record-breaking year for autonomous vehicle investments.
winter olympics South Korea Transforms 2018 Winter Olympics Into a High-Tech Showcase South Korea leverages the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics to demonstrate its technological prowess through multilingual robot guides, self-driving buses, and immersive virtual reality broadcasts.