Hyundai eyes full ownership of Boston Dynamics

Hyundai Motor Group is considering swapping its US artificial intelligence research arm for SoftBank's remaining stake in Boston Dynamics, which would give the automaker full ownership of the robotics company ahead of its planned initial public offering.

According to media reports on Thursday, if the deal goes through, Hyundai would acquire the remaining 9.65 percent stake in Boston Dynamics currently held by SoftBank, making the robot maker a wholly owned subsidiary, while transferring its robo ...