FOCUS: Hyundai Motor steps up physical AI push amid Chinese competition, stock slump

Hyundai Motor Group is intensifying its investment in robotics and physical AI to counter competition from Chinese automakers and address profitability challenges amid a stock price decline. Despite initial enthusiasm following Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot reveal, investor confidence has waned due to weak earnings and delayed profitability in robotics. Hyundai is focusing on AI-driven factory automation and logistics to enhance manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs.