AI made its way onto the 2026 World Cup stage on Sunday, July 5, 2026, with a special appearance from Atlas, a humanoid robot developed by American robotics company Boston Dynamics, owned by Hyundai.

Hyundai Motor Company integrated Atlas, Boston Dynamics' advanced humanoid robot, at halftime during the Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at the FIFA World Cup on Sunday.

The new Atlas can kick a soccer ball like no other robot. But for the first time, Boston Dynamics has engineered in a secret superpower critical for success.

Hyundai wants to use its Boston Dynamics Atlas robots in car-making factories. Workers aren't so sure ... and the union is ...

Boston Dynamics offers a detailed examination of Atlas, a humanoid robot engineered to perform intricate physical tasks. Atlas’s development relies on a combination of virtual simulations and ...

Hyundai Motor showcases Boston Dynamics' Atlas® in historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ deployment, demonstrating real-world robotics capabilities on one of sport's biggest stages- ...

Hyundai Motor Group is set to acquire SoftBank's remaining ownership in Boston Dynamics. This significant deal will give ...