We got the scoop on the new AMR solutions from Fetch Robotics and recap the week that was in robotics.
SoftBank takes 40% stake in AutoStore for $2.8B
AutoStore, a leading global robotics and software company, today announced that SoftBank has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 40% of AutoStore from funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”) and EQT Private Equity (“EQT”), among other shareholders. THL will continue to be AutoStore’s majority shareholder and THL, SoftBank and EQT will…
FBI installs AutoStore records filing and retrieval system for 2B pages of documents
The General Services Administration has implemented the first robotic filing and retrieval warehouse for FBI records using AutoStore’s cube technology.
AutoStore sues Ocado over AS/RS development
AutoStore alleges its AS/RS system and robots are the foundation on which Ocado’s Smart Platform was built.
Warehouse automation market to grow globally, finds Interact Analysis
Interact Analysis looks at the global market for warehouse automation and identifies the leading integrators in each region.
Robotics investments recap: June 2019
Reported robotics investments in June 2019 focused on transportation, AI and software, manufacturing, and healthcare.