SoftBank Buys ABB’s Robotics Division for $5.4bn, Deepening Its Bet on “Physical AI” Revolution

Tekedia | 09-10-2025 02:25pm |

SoftBank Group Corp. has agreed to acquire the robotics division of Swiss engineering giant ABB Ltd. for $5.4 billion, in a landmark deal that marks Masayoshi Son’s most ambitious push yet to merge artificial intelligence with physical automation. The transaction, announced on Wednesday, represents a major reshaping of both companies’ strategic priorities. For ABB, it’s

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