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Who is buying whom in robotics?

Acquisitions, mergers, buyouts and takeovers · 177 findings in the last 90 days · 460 since 1 Jul 2017 · latest 29 Oct 2026

Frontier Tech Intelligence reads 100+ sources in eleven languages every day and tags every dated finding that bears on this question. In the last 90 days, 177 findings in robotics did; the companies named most often were AMD (7), FORT Robotics (5), SoftBank Group (5). Since 1 Jul 2017 the count is 460. Below are the latest findings with their outlet and date, and the companies they name.

The latest findings

  1. Australia’s NTRO purchased a mid-sized autonomous bus from TIER IV.

    The National Transport Research Organisation acquired the vehicle as part of an initiative to accelerate autonomous vehicle development and transit in Australia.

    PR Newswire, all releases · TIER IV

  2. OMRON agreed to acquire OnLogic and parent company Interlogic for $675 million.

    OMRON will acquire U.S. industrial PC company OnLogic and its parent Interlogic for $675 million (approximately KRW 896 billion) to strengthen its physical AI and factory-automation business. Subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close around January 2027; OnLogic will continue operating independently under its existing brand and direct-sales model within the OMR

    Robot News · Interlogic, Omron, OnLogic

  3. FFR completed its acquisition of Faraday Future’s robotics business to establish a Nasdaq-listed humanoid and bionic robotics platform.

    FFR announced completion of the acquisition of the FF Robotics business, creating a publicly listed platform focused on humanoid and bionic robotics.

    StockTitan · Faraday Future, FF Robotics, FFR

  4. FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem completed its acquisition of the FFAI Robotics business.

    The transaction establishes FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem as a Nasdaq-listed humanoid and bionic robotics platform.

    StockTitan · FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem

  5. GreyOrange acquired U.S.-based Site Bionics to expand its AI warehouse and inventory software capabilities.

    Indian warehouse orchestration and inventory software company GreyOrange acquired Site Bionics, which developed an AI-based digital twin platform. GreyOrange plans to combine Site Bionics' security technology with its item-level RFID intelligence platform, gStore.

    Robot News · GreyOrange, Site Bionics

  6. OMRON will acquire OnLogic to expand its edge AI and industrial computing capabilities.

    OMRON plans to add OnLogic’s industrial computing business to its industrial automation portfolio, targeting data- and AI-intensive edge applications.

    The Robot Report · Omron, OnLogic

  7. Symbotic acquired German sorting-technology company cellumation GmbH.

    The U.S. AI-based supply-chain robotics company acquired cellumation GmbH, developer of the patented software-driven Celluveyor sorting technology. The acquisition terms were not disclosed.

    Robot News · Symbotic

  8. PlusAI filed SEC registration documents for a proposed merger with Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp.

    PlusAI submitted registration filings to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed merger with SPAC Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp., advancing its planned Nasdaq listing.

    Robot News · PlusAI, Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp.

  9. Bundeswehr to acquire 48 GARMR counter-drone systems from Diehl

    Germany’s Bundeswehr is procuring 48 GARMR systems from Diehl to provide interim drone-defense coverage while the Skyranger system is delayed.

    Golem · Bundeswehr, Diehl, Rheinmetall

  10. Rivian acquired world-model startup Third Dimension to accelerate self-driving development.

    Rivian bought Third Dimension, whose AI technology matches the physical world and could be combined with Rivian’s driving data to create a simulator.

    TechCrunch · Rivian, Third Dimension

  11. Tikehau Capital is set to acquire French military-drone maker Delair.

    Delair, a Toulouse-based manufacturer of defense mini-drones, is reportedly on the verge of being acquired by investment firm Tikehau Capital. Morocco’s competition authority disclosed the transaction in a press release on October 19, 2026; neither Tikehau Capital nor Delair denied the information.

    L'Usine Nouvelle · Delair

  12. Elon Musk confirmed plans to merge Tesla and SpaceX.

    Elon Musk confirmed that he is working on a merger between Tesla and SpaceX, a transaction that had been the subject of longstanding market speculation.

    Yicai · SpaceX, Tesla

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Named most often, last 90 days

7AMD5FORT Robotics5SoftBank Group5The Boeing Company5World Labs4Boeing4Tesla3Atoms

Mentions in findings that bear on this question. Each company has a file.

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Who is buying whom in robotics?

177 dated findings in robotics bear on this in the last 90 days (acquisitions, mergers, buyouts and takeovers). The companies named most in the last 90 days: AMD (7), FORT Robotics (5), SoftBank Group (5), The Boeing Company (5), World Labs (5). Latest: Australia’s NTRO purchased a mid-sized autonomous bus from TIER IV. (PR Newswire, all releases, 29 Oct 2026) OMRON agreed to acquire OnLogic and parent company Interlogic for $675 million. (Robot News, 28 Oct 2026) FFR completed its acquisition of Faraday Future’s robotics business to establish a Nasdaq-listed humanoid and bionic robotics platform. (StockTitan, 26 Oct 2026) Frontier Tech Intelligence, from 100+ sources.

Which companies in robotics are named most for acquisitions?

The companies named most in the last 90 days: AMD (7), FORT Robotics (5), SoftBank Group (5), The Boeing Company (5), World Labs (5). Counted over 177 findings of the last 90 days.

What are the latest findings on acquisitions, mergers, buyouts and takeovers in robotics?

Australia’s NTRO purchased a mid-sized autonomous bus from TIER IV. (PR Newswire, all releases, 29 Oct 2026) OMRON agreed to acquire OnLogic and parent company Interlogic for $675 million. (Robot News, 28 Oct 2026) FFR completed its acquisition of Faraday Future’s robotics business to establish a Nasdaq-listed humanoid and bionic robotics platform. (StockTitan, 26 Oct 2026)

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