SoftBank acquires ABB’s robotics business for $5.375B
On October 8, 2025, SoftBank Group confirmed a definitive agreement to acquire ABB’s robotics unit for about $5.375 billion, expected to close in 2026 The move positions SoftBank deeply in the robotics + AI landscape, enabling tighter integration between hardware and AI systems. For industries, it could accelerate availability of intelligent robots for factories and logistics.