Hyundai Takes Full Ownership of Boston Dynamics for $325 Million

Hyundai Motor Group completed acquisition of SoftBank's final 9.65% stake in Boston Dynamics on June 19, 2026, securing 100% ownership. The $325 million transaction values Boston Dynamics at roughly $3.4 billion—triple Hyundai's 2020 controlling acquisition price. The buyout eliminates governance friction ahead of the Atlas humanoid robot's planned deployment at a U.S. manufacturing facility by 2028, positioning Hyundai to accelerate commercialization without external shareholder constraints.