Core Insights - Tesla has shifted its strategic focus from electric vehicles to autonomy, particularly its robotaxi network and the Optimus humanoid robot, as its EV business faces declining unit sales [1][2] - Boston Dynamics, now majority-owned by Hyundai, is considered to have an edge over Tesla in the autonomous robotics space, particularly with its Atlas robot [3][7] Company Overview - Boston Dynamics was valued at $1.1 billion after Hyundai acquired an 80% stake from Softbank in June 2021 [3] - The company has developed several notable robots, including Spot, Stretch, and Atlas, with Atlas recently awarded "Best Robot" at CES 2026 [4][5] Competitive Landscape - Atlas is set to begin commercial production, with plans for tens of thousands of units to be deployed in Hyundai factories, potentially making it the first humanoid robot to market [6] - Current consensus suggests that Atlas outperforms Optimus in mobility and agility, raising concerns about Tesla's competitive position in humanoid robotics [7] Market Implications - Hyundai Motor Group is now the world's third-largest automaker and the third-largest EV-maker, bolstered by the success of its Ioniq line [9] - Hyundai's market cap is approximately $90 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 12, presenting a potentially attractive investment compared to Tesla's higher valuation [11]

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