Developing story · 2 episodes · 18 Sept to 21 Sept
Corporate Giants Accelerate Autonomous Robotics Expansion
The saga tracks the aggressive consolidation of robotics and AI assets by major tech players, beginning with SoftBank's acquisition of Hyundai's robotics institute. It currently stands with Boston Dynamics expanding its Atlas robot training infrastructure through a new metaplant application center.
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Boston Dynamics opens metaplant application center to train Atlas robots
Boston Dynamics announced the opening of its Robotics Metaplant Application Center (RMAC) at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Savannah, Georgia. Chief product and technology officer Zack…
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SoftBank agrees to acquire Hyundai's Robotics and AI Institute
SoftBank Group Corp. has agreed to acquire the Robotics and AI Institute (RAI) from Hyundai Motor Group. Financial terms were not disclosed and the transaction is currently being reviewed by the…
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Who and what
SoftBank Group Corp.Hyundai Motor GroupRobotics and AI InstituteABBBoston Dynamics Inc.Boston DynamicsSoftBank1X TechnologiesAgilityTeslaAtlasMarc Raibert