Munich-based Agile Robots, which develops humanoids, mobile robots, robotic arms, and control software, raised $500M led by SoftBank at an $8.5B valuation (Marilen Martin/Bloomberg)
Agile Robots has secured $500 million in fresh capital led by SoftBank, elevating the company's valuation to $8.5 billion. Based in Munich, the enterprise focuses on creating an integrated portfolio of advanced robotic hardware alongside specialized control software. The company's engineering scope encompasses humanoid robots, robotic arms, and autonomous mobile units designed for diverse deployment scenarios.
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The investment places Agile Robots among the most highly valued robotics companies global…: The investment places Agile Robots among the most highly valued robotics companies globally.
SoftBank continues to heavily back versatile automation platforms spanning software and h…: SoftBank continues to heavily back versatile automation platforms spanning software and hardware.
The company's multi-format hardware strategy includes developing humanoids, mobile robots…: The company's multi-format hardware strategy includes developing humanoids, mobile robots, and robotic arms.
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