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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. This move signals SoftBank’s renewed commitment to leading the robotics sector following the failure of its Pepper robot and the sale of Boston Dynamics.
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