Robot dog firm Boston Dynamics is getting a new owner: Hyundai

Boston Dynamics is widely recognized for pioneering the field of agile robots that are inspired by animals. The legged robots are built to remain balanced as they maneuver through rocky trails, up and down staircases or through narrow passages. Several videos of the company's robotic dog Spot, cat Cheetah and humanoid Atlas have gone viral, stoking admiration -- and terror -- across the Internet.