The two companies will build a research environment that makes small-molecule synthesis faster, cheaper, and less repetitive.
SoftBank announced in early October 2025 that it has agreed to acquire Swiss industrial giant ABB's robotics business for US$5.375 billion, with the deal expected to close in the second half of 2026.
AgiBot is using AI-powered robots to do new manufacturing tasks. Smarter machines may transform physical labor in China.
A team led by the University of Oxford has developed a new class of soft robots that operate without electronics, motors, or ...