Shares of Hyundai Motor, spotlighted as leaders in robot and physical AI stocks, were strong in early trading on the 15th. The stock hit a record high and at one point during the session reclaimed the No. 3 spot in market capitalization.
As of 10 a.m. that day, Hyundai Motor shares were at 764,000 won on the Korea Exchange, up 52,000 won (7.30%) from the previous trading day.
At one point during the session, the stock climbed to 774,500 won to set a record high, and it also pushed aside SK Square to take the No. 3 spot in market capitalization.
As it emerges as a leader among robot and physical AI stocks, Hyundai Motor shares have been rising day after day.
Earlier, Boston Dynamics, the robotics affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group, on the 5th (local time) released a video on its YouTube channel showing the Humanoid Robot Atlas performing advanced gymnastics moves.
Kang Seong-jin, an analyst at KB Securities, said, "Hyundai Motor is effectively leading Hyundai Motor Group's physical AI strategy," and noted, "Starting in 2028, the company will sequence Atlas parts, and from 2030 it plans to deploy the robot in assembly processes."
KB Securities expected that by 2035, Boston Dynamics will sell 1.5 million units per year of high-end humanoids priced around $190,000, achieving a 10% market share.