SoftBank Acquires Boston Dynamics and Schaft

The Japanese telecom giant picks up two of the most talented and innovative robotics companies in the world

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Erico Guizzo is IEEE Spectrum's Digital Innovation Director.

SoftBank's massive robot collection now includes Pepper, Boston Dynamics' BigDog and Handle, Schaft's S-One, and many more.
SoftBank's massive robot collection now includes Pepper, Boston Dynamics' BigDog and Handle, Schaft's S-One, and many more.
Image: IEEE Spectrum; Photos: Erico Guizzo/IEEE Spectrum, Boston Dynamics (2x), Schaft