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SoftBank seeks to acquire majority stake in OpenAI-backed robot maker 1X Technologies

SoftBank is discussing a plan to acquire a majority stake in humanoid robot developer 1X Technologies, which has received investment from OpenAI, The Information reported on Aug. 26. The talks are proceeding on the basis of a $6 billion valuation, it said. Negotiations are ongoing and terms may change. 1X previously sought $1 billion at a $10 billion valuation but raised less than half.

Industry

Swappable vs integrated: Humanoid battery standards race intensifies

With 2026 seen as the first year of mass production for humanoids, robot battery supply methods are splitting into two camps: swappable packs and integrated high-energy-density batteries. Forecasts see global shipments rising sharply through 2035, but limited run time makes securing operating hours a key task. Kiwoom Securities says operating environments drive the choice. Korea’s top three battery makers are preparing options including all-solid-state and high-nickel chemistries as demand grows.