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ABB (Robotics)

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Scoped entry: covers only ABB's Robotics & Discrete Automation division (industrial robots, AMRs from ASTI acquisition, cobots); parent-wide business data is not tracked.

ABB Robotics operates AI-native product lines via two vectors: its ASTI-acquired AMR portfolio (Flexley Mover series) now running Visual SLAM AI navigation via the Sevensense acquisition, and its Autonomous Versatile Robotics (AVR) platform using generative AI to enable cobots to move beyond pre-defined programming toward autonomous task learning and multi-task execution. The iiQKA.OS2 robot operating system and iiQWorks.Copilot AI assistant generate robot code from natural language, and ABB has commercially deployed AI-powered AMRs to 53-country sales network.

HeadquartersZurich, CH
Founded1988
Corporate fundingNot disclosed
TeamNot listed
Deployments6
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StagePublic
FoundersNot listed
Regions servedGlobal
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machineamr

Flexley Mover P603

  • Visual SLAM navigation, ±5 mm positioning accuracy, 1,500 kg payload capacity

    Vendor-stated specs for AI-powered AMR with Sevensense-derived navigation

    Claim source
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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2026-03-11FoxconnNot listedNot listedNot disclosedAnnouncement
2026-03-11WorkrNot listedUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2025-05-15Mercedes-Benz AG (Sindelfingen plant)automotive manufacturingDENot disclosedAnnouncement
2023-11-01SUS CorporationmanufacturingJPNot disclosedAnnouncement
2020-10-26Volkswagen Commercial VehiclesmanufacturingDE800Announcement
2015-07-02Changan Ford AutomobilemanufacturingCNNot disclosedAnnouncement
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Network neighbours

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NVIDIA (Robotics)Announced partnership · Component supplier
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-07-22Four-bank syndicate finalized $1.75B acquisition financing (priced 98.5 / +425bps) for SoftBank's purchase of ABB Robotics; close expected mid-to-late 2026 pending EU/US/China approvalsBloomberg
2026-03-12European Commission cleared SoftBank's $5.375B acquisition of ABB Robotics (decision C(2026) 1804 final), simplified procedure, no competition concerns; US and China clearances still pendingEuropean Commission (EUR-Lex)
2026-01-01ABB Robotics and NVIDIA announce expanded partnership for AI-powered robot programming at Automate 2026Manufacturing Dive
2026-01-01Key cobot trends for 2026 published by ABB Robotics highlighting AI-driven programming, autonomous adaptability and expanded AMR deployments in 53 countriesABB Newsroom
2025-10-08ABB agrees to divest Robotics division to SoftBank for $5.375B; close expected mid-late 2026 pending EU/US/China approvalsABB
2025-06-24ABB unveils Autonomous Versatile Robotics (AVR) vision at Automatica 2025 — generative AI enables cobots to autonomously learn and execute multi-step tasks without pre-programming; first AI-powered AMR with Visual SLAM showcasedABB Newsroom
2021-10-25ABB acquires ASTI Mobile Robotics Group, expanding into AMRs; global AMR market projected at $14B by 2025ABB Newsroom
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Source ledger

12 unique public sources

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ABB showcases path to new era of Autonomous Versatile Robotics at automatica 2025ABB Newsroom
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ABB Robotics deployment at Foxconnblogs.nvidia.com · retrieved 2026-07-05
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ABB's PixelPaint brings 'exclusive and sustainable paint finishes' to Mercedes-Benz plantRobotics & Automation News · retrieved 2026-07-27
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SUS Corporation deploys ABB's YuMi cobots to better manage lead timesThe Robot Report · retrieved 2026-07-05
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VW Commercial Vehicles deploys 800 industrial robots to manufacture new electric vehiclesABB News Center · retrieved 2026-07-05
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ABB wins $52 million robots order to boost manufacturing flexibility at Ford's newest China factoryABB News Center · retrieved 2026-07-05
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SoftBank Lines Up $1.75 Billion in Debt to Finance ABB Robotics PurchaseBloomberg · retrieved 2026-07-27
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Commission Decision C(2026) 1804 final — SoftBank/ABB RoboticsEuropean Commission (EUR-Lex) · retrieved 2026-07-27
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Key Cobot Trends Shaping 2026ABB Newsroom
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Nvidia and ABB Robotics advance partnerships at Automate 2026Manufacturing Dive
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ABB to divest Robotics division to SoftBank GroupABB
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ABB to acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group to drive next generation of flexible automation with Autonomous Mobile RobotsABB Newsroom