HYUNDAI MOTOR STEPS UP PHYSICAL AI PUSH AMID CHINESE COMPETITION , STOCK SLUMP

What happened: Hyundai Motor Group is expanding into robotics and physical AI to stay competitive against Chinese automakers and find new growth sources amid a sharp share price decline. Key numbers: Shares hit a record 755,000 won in June after Boston Dynamics unveiled Atlas at CES, then fell to 312,000 won Friday. Why it matters: Analysts cite weakness in the core automotive business and concerns over delays in Boston Dynamics' plans as reasons for lower valuation multiples, while investors question when robotics investments will pay off.

Hyundai Motor Group is expanding into robotics and physical AI to stay competitive against Chinese automakers and find new growth sources amid a sharp share price decline.

Analysts cite weakness in the core automotive business and concerns over delays in Boston Dynamics' plans as reasons for lower valuation multiples, while investors question when robotics investments will pay off.