SoftBank says this acquisition will help it dive deeper into robotics as it considers physical AI to be the next frontier.

Robots are one of four strategic areas SoftBank is investing heavily in to realize Son’s vision of dominating the AI industry and developing super intelligent AI. It is also pouring money into chips, ...

SoftBank's acquisition of ABB's robotics unit reflects billionaire Masayoshi Son's renewed interest in robots. The company was behind the development of humanoid, Pepper, which was unveiled in 2014.

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son has long predicted a future where robots would outnumber people and take over many jobs from humans.

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In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, SoftBank has carved out a niche for itself by blending artificial intelligence (AI) with robotics, thereby setting new industry standards. Notoriously ...

Introducing SoftBank Robotics Connect, enabling Best Run Operations with multi-OEM autonomous solutions SAN FRANCISCO, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SoftBank Robotics America, today announced the ...

ZURICH/TOKYO (Reuters) -SoftBank Group has agreed to buy the robotics business of Swiss engineering group ABB in a $5.4 billion deal, as the Japanese investor forges ahead with a strategy to fuse ...

ABB had previously looked to spin off the division, where revenue fell last year Tech investment giant SoftBank Group said it will buy Swiss-Swedish firm ABB Robotics for nearly $5.4 billion as part ...

SoftBank Group Corp. agreed to acquire ABB Ltd.’s industrial robots unit at an enterprise value of almost $5.4 billion, reflecting billionaire Masayoshi Son’s growing bets on emerging technology in ...

TOKYO — Japanese internet, solar and technology company SoftBank Group Corp. is buying robotics pioneer Boston Dynamics from Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent. Terms of the deal, announced Friday, ...

SoftBank Group will buy ABB's robotics business for $5.4 billion, aiming to integrate robotics with artificial intelligence. The move follows ABB's struggles in sales and profitability within the ...