The Robot Report

ABB Robotics adds generative AI assistant to RobotStudio Suite

The AI assistant is the latest in ABB's announcements geared towards creating a new generation of 'autonomous versatile robots.' ...

SoftBank to buy ABB's robot business for $5.4 billion in push to merge AI and robotics

SoftBank Group said on Wednesday it has agreed to buy the robotics business of Swiss engineering group ABB in a $5.4 billion ...

SoftBank Acquires ABB’s Robotics Business for $5.4B

SoftBank has struck a definitive deal to acquire ABB’s robotics business for $5.375 billion, doubling down on founder ...
Machine Design

ABB Robotics Adds Four Energy-Saving Models to Lineup

The company has added four energy-saving models to its large robot family. The robots are suitable for payloads from 150-310 kg. ABB Robotics has added four models to its line of large robots. These ...

SoftBank bulks up its robotics portfolio with ABB Group’s robotics unit

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

ABB Robotics Sold in Bid for Physical AI

SoftBank is paying $5.4 billion for the automation business, aiming to launch a combination of “technology and talent … to ...