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Symbotic set to take over Walmart’s robotics business


Walmart and Symbotic announced a deal Tuesday that would find the Massachusetts robotics firm taking control of the mega-retailer’s automation business.

Walmart and Symbotic announced a deal Tuesday that would find the Massachusetts robotics firm taking control of the mega-retailer’s automation business. Walmart is regarded as Symbotic’s “anchor” partner, with deals dating back to 2017, when the retailer began introducing its automated systems into its U.S. distribution centers. Amazon’s recent attempt to purchase Massachusetts-based iRobot ultimately died on the vine due to international regulation, leaving the Roomba-maker in a financial hole.

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