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Hyundai President: Autonomous Driving is Here, Robotaxis to Expand Nationwide

Hyundai President: Autonomous Driving is Here, Robotaxis to Expand Nationwide

From Chosun Ilbo · (1d ago) Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Hyundai Motor Group's President, Jose Munoz, announced plans to expand the robotaxi business nationwide through its joint venture, Motional.
  • Munoz also outlined the company's vision for artificial intelligence and robotics, including the deployment of Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot in production lines.
  • The announcement signals Hyundai's commitment to advancing autonomous driving and robotics technology as current and future business ventures.

Hyundai Motor Group is aggressively pushing into the future of mobility, with President Jose Munoz declaring that autonomous driving is not a distant dream but a present reality. This bold statement underscores the company's strategic focus on leveraging its joint venture, Motional, to deploy robotaxi services across the United States.

The vision extends beyond autonomous vehicles, encompassing a significant leap into robotics. The integration of Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot into production lines signals Hyundai's ambition to lead in both autonomous driving and advanced robotics. This dual focus positions the company at the forefront of technological innovation in the automotive and industrial sectors.

From a Korean perspective, this demonstrates Hyundai's global competitiveness and its commitment to investing in cutting-edge technologies. While Western media might focus on the technological marvels, for us in Korea, this is about Hyundai solidifying its position as a global automotive leader, driving innovation and shaping the future of transportation and industry. It's a testament to Korean engineering prowess and forward-thinking corporate strategy.

Autonomous driving is not the future, but the present.

— Jose MunozHyundai Motor Group President Jose Munoz's statement on the current state of autonomous driving technology.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.