Toyota Motor Corp. and Hyundai Motor Group have agreed to deepen their partnership to focus on future mobility technologies, particularly in the areas of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles and humanoid robot development. The collaboration was announced after a meeting between Toyota's Chairman Akio Toyoda and Hyundai's Executive Chair Chung Euisun in Seoul, South Korea. Both companies are leading players in the hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle sector and are actively involved in initiatives like the Hydrogen Council to build a global hydrogen ecosystem. Their joint efforts are expected to extend beyond motorsport into areas like robotics, where they plan to deploy AI-powered humanoid robots in their manufacturing plants to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The two automakers are also exploring innovations in smart mobility and automation to shape the future of the automotive industry. Additionally, Samsung Electronics Co.'s Chairman Jay Y. Lee was present at the Hyundai-Toyota event to discuss potential collaboration opportunities in auto electronics, indicating a broader trend of partnerships and advancements in the automotive sector.