SoftBank could invite itself into your living room by acquiring 1X, the manufacturer of humanoid robots for household tasks

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    "url": "https://www.presse-citron.net/softbank-rachetant-1x-fabricant-robots-humanoide-taches-menageres/",
    "title": "SoftBank could invite itself into your living room by acquiring 1X, the manufacturer of humanoid robots for household tasks - Presse-citron",
    "excerpt": "Thanks to its investments, the Japanese company SoftBank has become a key player in the race for artificial intelligence. It is one of the investors in OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT. And, this year, SoftBank made headlines in France by formalizing a 75 billion dollar investment project for data centers in France. But, little by little, the group is also moving towards robotics. Last year, SoftBank announced the acquisition for 5.4 billion dollars of the robotics division of the Swiss company ABB. And, today, we learn that it could acquire the American company 1X, which develops humanoid robots for the home. According to an article from The Information (via Reuters), SoftBank and 1X are currently in discussions for a deal that would value the startup at nearly 6 billion dollars. The deal would involve SoftBank acquiring a majority stake in the company. For now, caution is advised, as no official announcement has been made. However, an acquisition of 1X would allow SoftBank to become a player in the consumer segment of the humanoid robot market.\nWhile other companies focus on industrial applications, 1X develops its NEO robots for the home. “NEO is designed for domestic use. Safety has been at the heart of its design to ensure its safe use in the presence of humans. It notably integrates numerous passive and active safety devices,” explains the startup. And, today, it is no longer...",
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