Hyundai Motor is considering selling humanoid robots and robot dogs through its existing car dealer network and exploring whether Hyundai Capital can provide similar financing support for robots. CEO Jose Munoz raised the possibility at an investor event. The plan builds on Hyundai Motor Group\'s robotics push, including its 2021 acquisition of an 80% stake in Boston Dynamics. The consumer robot market remains early, and Hyundai has not clarified target buyers.

China’s humanoid robot maker Unitree has pulled off a record-breaking IPO, but attention is shifting from flashy demonstrations to whether its robots can earn money in factories and homes. The company raised about $900 million and was valued at about 61 billion yuan, with heavy subscription demand. Analysts and filings point to limits in dexterity, durability and battery life, while high valuation and U.S. regulatory risks loom.