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SoftBank Robotics Group (SoftBank Robotics)

Robotics solutions integrator

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Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded year: 2005
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 80–200
Industry: Integrated Hardware & Software

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Latest news about SoftBank Robotics Group (SoftBank Robotics)

In short: SoftBank Robotics launched new robots and expanded globally, while SoftBank pursued acquisitions and consolidated its robotics businesses.

Company announcements

May 1 SoftBank Robotics

SoftBank Robotics brings autonomous cooking robots to the American market

These machines automate noodle steaming and stir-frying to address labor shortages and ensure consistent food quality across U.S. restaurants and retail sectors.

March 25 SoftBank Robotics

SoftBank Robotics America acquires GCC to launch SBX

The acquisition integrates traditional cleaning services with physical AI to optimize commercial facility operations nationwide.

1 July 2025 SoftBank Robotics

SoftBank Robotics launches AI security solution across Asia-Pacific

The new ICETANA AI SmartBX Security system enhances operational efficiency and risk mitigation through adaptive artificial intelligence across ten APAC markets.

3 June 2025 SoftBank Robotics

SoftBank Robotics launches a platform managing commercial cleaning robots

The solution enables contractors to track fleet performance, optimize routes, and apply data analytics across multi-OEM robotic systems from a single dashboard.

Media coverage

September 28 note

SoftBank Robotics Launches 'Servi Q' Serving Robot with 45cm Minimum Passage Width

Industry-first reverse driving capability supports adoption in narrow stores. SoftBank Robotics (Minato-ku, Tokyo) announced ...

September 18 The Robot Report

SoftBank agrees to acquire Robotics and AI Institute

SoftBank Group Corp. has agreed to acquire the Robotics and AI Institute (RAI) from Hyundai Motor Group, according to multiple sources. Financial terms of...

August 28 The Information

SoftBank in Talks to Buy Majority Stake in Humanoid Maker 1X at $6 Billion Valuation

SoftBank is in talks to buy a majority stake in 1X Technologies, an OpenAI-backed humanoid robot developer, in a deal that would value the startup...

6 October 2025 Techmeme

SoftBank Group consolidates 13 robotics-related companies from its main group and 7 from Vision Fund 2 into a new holding company called SoftBank Robotics Group

Nikkei Asia: SoftBank Group consolidates 13 robotics-related companies from its main group and 7 from Vision Fund 2 into a new holding company called SoftBank...

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