(News 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 revive growth amid a significant stock price decline. Despite initial enthusiasm following Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot debut, Hyundai faces challenges in turning its robotics ventures profitable while maintaining competitiveness in its core automotive business. The company is also deploying AI-driven factory automation and inspection technologies to enhance cost-­