Hyundai Motor Group expands AI Robotics innovation through partnerships with Boston Dynamics, Google DeepMind, and NVIDIA to accelerate safe, scalable humanoid deployment.
Strategic AI Partnerships Driving the Next Robotics Revolution
Hyundai Motor Group is expanding beyond traditional manufacturing by partnering with global AI leaders to unlock the next chapter of humanoid AI Robotics innovation. Central to this effort is a groundbreaking collaboration between Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind, supported by advanced AI infrastructure from NVIDIA.
Together, these partnerships aim to accelerate the development, safety, and large-scale deployment of next-generation humanoid robots.
Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind: A Powerful Convergence
Boston Dynamics brings more than 30 years of robotics leadership, while Google DeepMind contributes cutting-edge robot AI foundation models, including Gemini Robotics, built on the multimodal Gemini AI platform.
These AI models enable robots to:
- Perceive complex environments
- Reason and make decisions
- Use tools effectively
- Interact naturally with humans
- Adapt across tasks, shapes, and sizes
By combining advanced AI with world-class robotics hardware, the partnership is redefining what humanoid robots can achieve in industrial and real-world applications.
Accelerating Safe and Scalable Deployment
A core focus of the collaboration is ensuring safe, efficient, and predictable deployment of humanoids at scale. AI models developed through this partnership will:
- Control complex robotic motion
- Improve autonomy and reliability
- Reduce deployment risk
- Enable faster commercialization
This research will directly support Atlas and future humanoid platforms across Hyundai Motor Group’s global network.
NVIDIA and the Physical AI Infrastructure
Hyundai Motor Group is also strengthening its partnership with NVIDIA to bring Physical AI into the real world. By leveraging NVIDIA’s:
- AI computing infrastructure
- Simulation libraries
- Robotics frameworks
the Group is accelerating development timelines and maximizing efficiency across robotics training, simulation, and deployment.
A Global Investment in AI Robotics
To support this vision, Hyundai Motor Group has announced:
- KRW 125.2 trillion investment in Korea (from 2026) to advance AI robotics and innovation ecosystems
- USD 26 billion investment in the United States to expand robotics, AI, and autonomous technology development
- A new U.S. robotics facility capable of producing 30,000 robots annually
These investments reinforce Hyundai Motor Group’s role as a global leader in mobility and Physical AI.
Shaping the Future of Human Progress
The convergence of robotics and AI represents more than technological advancement—it marks a transformation in how humans live and work. By partnering with leaders like Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind, Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating a future where humanoid robots are safe, intelligent, and deeply integrated into human society.
As AI Robotics evolve from factories into everyday life, Hyundai Motor Group’s strategy ensures that innovation remains firmly rooted in human progress.
