According to @ai_darpa, Boston Dynamics will showcase its next-generation Atlas humanoid robot, developed in partnership with Hyundai, at CES 2026 on January 5th. This public debut marks a significant milestone in the evolution of humanoid robotics, moving from early, clunky prototypes to highly agile, AI-driven machines. The new Atlas model is expected to feature advanced artificial intelligence for improved motion control, perception, and real-world task execution, positioning it as a game-changer for industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. The ongoing collaboration highlights the growing trend of integrating AI and robotics for scalable business solutions, signaling lucrative opportunities for companies investing in automation and intelligent robotics (source: @ai_darpa, Dec 23, 2025).

According to Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, Hyundai’s head of its self-driving division, Chang-Hyeong Song, has resigned after attempting to transition the company’s autonomous vehicle technology from a lidar-based system to a vision-only camera AI system. Song’s departure highlights the ongoing debate within the automotive AI industry regarding optimal sensor strategies for autonomous driving. This leadership change could signal challenges for Hyundai's AI roadmap and impact its competitiveness in the fast-evolving self-driving car market, where vision-based AI approaches are gaining traction due to cost savings and advancements in neural network capabilities (source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, December 4, 2025).