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Top 10 Robotics Transactions of April 2021


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SoftBank acquires $2.8B stake in AutoStore

In the second big robotics deal for SoftBank in April 2021, the Tokyo-based conglomerate said it will spend $2.8 billion to acquire 40% of AutoStore. Nedre Vats, Norway-based AutoStore is a leader in automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), which provide dense storage for warehouses and micro-fulfillment centers.

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1. Gaussian Robotics raises $100M for service robots

2. SoftBank invests in EDDA Technology for robot-aided surgery

3. Vicarious Surgical to merge with SPAC

4. Exoskeleton maker Sarcos Robotics agrees to SPAC deal

5. Toyota unit acquires Lyft self-driving division

6. Walmart joins investment in Cruise for autonomous deliveries

7. TuSimple launches $1B IPO on ramp for driverless trucks

8. SoftBank acquires $2.8B stake in AutoStore

9. Meituan raises $10B for autonomous vehicles

10. Microsoft acquires Nuance Communications for $19.7B



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Mobile Robots

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Collaborative Robots

Pickle Robot closes $50 million Series B, secures 30+ new order for Unload robots
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Autonomous Vehicles

Karl Iagnemma becomes Vecna Robotics CEO
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Teleo expands autonomous operation of heavy equipment to new industries
2024 Robotics Application Conference sessions now available on-demand
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3D Printing

Digital Engineering to host Design & Simulation Summit on October 31
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