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Hyundai Motor brings Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot to FIFA World Cup in groundbreaking activation

As Norway and Brazil were set to get back to play in the second half at New York/New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, a special guest delivered the match ball to the head referee on the pitch. Hyundai Motor Company integrated Atlas, an advanced humanoid robot developed by Boston Dynamics, into the Round of 16 match. Hyundai Motor, the official robotics partner of the World Cup, delivered the first-ever robotics-powered halftime activation to a live global audience. As the sold-out crowd in New Jersey, and the millions watching from home, looked on, Atlas did a twirl near the tunnel while holding the...