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SoftBank commits $18 billion to robot security guards
Original: SoftBank’s $18B bet on robot guards
SoftBank is putting $18 billion into the development of robot security guards, a major wager on autonomous machines taking over surveillance and patrol work. The investment signals the Japanese tech conglomerate's continued push into robotics and artificial intelligence, and has drawn attention from analysts weighing whether automated security can become a large commercial market.
Why now: The sheer size of the commitment makes it a notable signal about where SoftBank sees the future of robotics and security heading.
Evidence
- SoftBank’s $18B bet on robot guards · The Rundown AI
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