Car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group has announced the launch of a new institute for artificial intelligence (AI) with robotics firm Boston Dynamics.
The goal of the research centre will be making advances in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and intelligent machines. The two partners plan on making an initial investment of more than US$400m (£329.7m).
The research-first facility was designed to combine university research labs with corporate development to work across four major areas: cognitive AI, athletic AI, organic hardware design and ethics and policy.
“Our mission is to create future generations of advanced robots and intelligent machines that are smarter, more agile, perceptive and safer than anything that exists today,” said Marc Raibert, executive director of Boston Dynamics’ AI Institute.
“The unique structure of the institute — top talent focused on fundamental solutions with sustained funding and excellent technical support — will help us create robots that are easier to use, more productive, able to perform a wider variety of tasks and that are safer working with people.”
The hub will be based in the Kendall Square research community in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The centre is intended to house AI and robotics researchers, software and hardware engineers and technicians with a range of experience.
