Hyundai Motor Group to acquire controlling interest in mobile robot firm Boston Dynamics
Hyundai Motor Group will acquire a controlling interest in the mobile robot firm Boston Dynamics from Softbank in a deal that values Boston Dynamics at $1.1 billion. The deal came as Hyundai Motor Group envisions the transformation of human life by combining world-leading robotics technologies with its mobility expertise. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Under the agreement, Hyundai Motor Group will hold an approximately 80% stake in Boston Dynamics and SoftBank, through one of its affiliates, will retain an approximately 20% stake in Boston Dynamics after the closing of the transaction. Hyundai Motor Group’s affiliates—Hyundai Motor Co., Hyundai Mobis Co. and Hyundai Glovis Co.—and Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Euisun Chung respectively participated in the acquisition.