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Hyundai eyes full ownership of Boston Dynamics

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Engadget ·

Hyundai Motor Group is reportedly in talks to acquire the remaining stake in Boston Dynamics from SoftBank, aiming for total control. The deal could value the robotics firm at over $1 billion. Hyundai already holds an 80% stake after a 2020 acquisition.

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This move signals Hyundai's deepening bet on robotics, but Boston Dynamics' path to profitability remains unproven beyond viral videos.
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