Hyundai Motors Indonesia (HMID) officially introduced Spot, a smart four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics. By bringing Spot to Indonesia, HMID wants to show Hyundai's global vision, ‘Progress for Humanity’, which ushers in a new era of robotics.
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With this collaboration between Hyundai Motor Group and Boston Dynamics, Hyundai has taken another big step in realizing the mobility of the future. Hyundai sees that robotics has great potential to improve the quality of life in the world of work everywhere. Through this synergy, In the future, Hyundai Motor Group will continue to develop its mobility concept, including autonomous cars, logistics, and Urban Air Mobility.
Spot, intelligent four-legged robot, is the first robot from Boston Dynamics to be commercialized. Spot's four legs move nimbly and are able to avoid obstacles and traverse rough surfaces much better than using wheels. Besides that, The four legs are also sturdy enough to support loads up to a maximum weight 13,6 kg of luggage or cargo.
Spot has also been featured in a video from Hyundai where the intelligent robot demonstrates a dance using a song single BTS entitled 'IONIQ: I’m On It,' is a song that celebrates the launch of a special electric vehicle brand from Hyundai, IONIQ Electric.
Through this video, Hyundai globally also wants to celebrate Hyundai's entry into the robotics business line by combining various robotic elements into daily activities..
“Hyundai consistently continues to strengthen its position as game-changer through various leading breakthroughs in order to achieve our vision, namely Progress for Humanity. Spot's presence in Indonesia will emphasize that Hyundai's global expertise is not only limited to providing quality cars, but also focused and relentlessly presenting various innovations,said Sung Jong Ha, President Director of HMID.
Spot will show clever actions such as dancing and walking around the Hyundai Exhibition area to welcome visitors and customers at The Forum, Kelapa Gading Mall 3, from date 1-5 September 2021, then followed by a series of appearances at Hyundai City Stores.
“I invite all Hyundai customers and automotive enthusiasts to visit our exhibition area at Mall Kelapa Gading, continued presence at Hyundai City Stores in various locations in Jakarta, to say hello to Spot,” concluded Ha.
The future where humans and robots will live side by side has come faster than we have ever thought. Currently, Hyundai has become a daily lifetime partner for many people, soon Spot will also be an intelligent assistant and companion for many people too.
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