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Hyundai Motor Group announced its acquisition of SoftBank Group's approximately 10% stake in Boston Dynamics, making the U.S. robotics company a wholly owned subsidiary. The transaction, valued at about 500 billion won ($335 million), is aimed at enhancing Hyundai's ability to integrate advanced rob...
SoftBank has reportedly agreed to acquire the Robotics and AI Institute (RAI) from Hyundai Motor Group, as reported by The Robot Report on September 18. This acquisition could bring Marc Raibert's research organization under SoftBank's ownership, although financial terms and the progress of the revi...
SoftBank Group Corp. has reached an agreement to acquire the Robotics and AI Institute (RAI) from Hyundai Motor Group, although financial details remain undisclosed. This acquisition is currently under review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), which assesses foreign...
SoftBank Group Corp. has made a significant investment of $200 million in Gravis Robotics, a Swiss startup specializing in autonomous software for construction machinery. This investment highlights the growing interest in automation technologies within the construction sector, as companies seek to...
SoftBank Group Corp. is reportedly evaluating a potential acquisition of Gravis Robotics AG. This move aligns with SoftBank's strategy to enhance its portfolio in artificial intelligence technologies that support robotics. The acquisition is significant as it highlights SoftBank's ongoing commitmen...
Eight Ph.D. students from Carnegie Mellon University have been awarded the prestigious SoftBank Group–Arm Fellowship, aimed at advancing research that explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and human collaboration. This recognition highlights the university's commitment to fostering in...
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