Hyundai Steps Up U.S. Robot Lobbying as China Race Heats Up

Hyundai is increasing its lobbying on U.S. federal policy and legislation for robotics, according to a report. The report presents the lobbying as taking place as competition with China over robotics intensifies. The company's move is described as an escalation of its engagement with U.S. federal policy makers.

Boston Dynamics has publicly stated that establishing a National Commission on Robotics would be an important first step toward a U.S. national robotics strategy. The company's statement is reported in direct connection with the proposed commission legislation. The report also includes this statement in its account of industry positions on the legislation. It is an indication that at least one major robotics company supports the commission proposal.

The legislative measures named in the report include the National Commission on Robotics Act, the American Security Robotics Act, and the Humanoid ROBOT Act. The report's framing is that U.S. robotics policy is being actively contested as the technological race with China accelerates. The increased engagement by Hyundai and the public statement by Boston Dynamics are two specific examples of industry involvement in robotics legislation.