Boston Dynamics taps Korean suppliers for Atlas rollout

Boston Dynamics, a US-based robotics subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, is leveraging the robotics parts value chain in Korea as it gears up for a commercial rollout of the Atlas humanoid robot.

According to media reports Monday, around 10 engineers from Boston Dynamics have spent nearly a month in Korea, evaluating over 10 auto parts factories largely affiliated with Hyundai Motor, including Hyundai Mobis, Hwashin Precision Co. and SOS Lab.

This tour was reportedly aimed at assessing the potent ...