Industry 4.0 is here, so let’s survey all the ways industrial automation is evolving with it. The promise of robots that can learn, share information, and adapt to changing demand is finally being realized.
Q1 2018 Transactions Report: Robotics Mergers & Acquisitions Slow
Robotics mergers and acquisitions slowed in the first quarter of 2018, possibly because of the shadow of bigger deals, political and economic uncertainty, and maturing technologies. However, investor activity remained strong.
SoftBank Raises Stake in Nemaska Lithium
Q4 2017 Transactions Report: Year’s End Provides Perspective on Automation
The fourth quarter of 2017 was another strong one for robotics and AI. SoftBank continued its efforts to be an industry leader. We look at key investments and acquisitions, as well as list all of the automation transactions of the past quarter.
Robot Investments Weekly: AI, Industrial Automation, Mobility Market Drive Spending
We can see clearly now that automation transactions in early 2018 will build on a familiar pattern of investment in AI, the mobility market, and industrial automation. The question remains as to which companies will lead and which will be absorbed or fall behind.
SoftBank, Others Support Andrew Ng’s $175M AI Fund
Robot Investments Weekly: SoftBank Pays $7.7B for 15% Stake in Uber
In this installment of Robot Investments Weekly, we look at SoftBank’s latest autonomous systems investment — a big one — for Uber, as well as other robotics and AI deals. Also, check out our updated transaction tool.
Top 10 AI and Robotics Trends Stories of 2017
2018 is shaping up to be a massive year for automation. But first, here’s a look back at the most popular stories about AI and robotics in 2017.
SoftBank buys 15% stake in Uber for $7.7B
Robot Investments Weekly: AI Funding Takes the Lead
AI funding made up many of the transactions in 2017’s penultimate week. Robotics Business Review’s weekly roundup also looks at deals around sensors, warehouse automation, surgical robots, and more.
Personal Robot Temi Strives for Affordability, Ease of Use
Temi, the personal robot from Roboteam Home, is designed to be helpful, affordable, and mobile. It is entering an increasingly competitive market for consumer robots.
Why SoftBank Bought Boston Dynamics
SoftBank, already investing billions into AI and robotics, adds to its impressive robotics portfolio with the acquisitions of Boston Dynamics and Schaft.
Every Robot Equals the Sum of Its Parts … and Then Some
Building robots and keeping them healthy is critically reliant upon a steady supply of superior parts. ABI Research is forecasting “robotic component revenues to exceed $2.36 billion” in 2016.