SoftBank Group Corp

Wiliot

Wiliot offers battery-free smart tags and an associated software ecosystem for tracking objects both in supply chains and after purchase. IDTechEx caught up with Chief Marketing Officer Steve Statler to find out more about the latest developments.

MmWave Development in 2023: Where's It Going & What Are the Challenges

Three years after 5G was officially commercialized, while most of the deployments are primarily focused on 5G mid-band, the development of 5G mmWave technology has also been underway. 5G mmWave, operating in high-frequency bands between 24-100 GHz, offers faster data transfer rates, low latency, and higher bandwidth compared to the previous wireless technology.

Zume

Zume develops fully automated molded fiber manufacturing technology that is compatible with various plant fibers.

Upside Foods (Memphis Meats)

Upside Foods, previously Memphis Meats, is developing cultured meat chicken, beef, and duck products.

Pepper is Chief of Staff at a Robotic Ice Cream Bar

QUOKKA, a local UAE-based company that is devoted to serving the best quality of gelato with a unique twist of robotic technology, has partnered with NISKA Retail Robotics, an Australian-born tech start-up pioneering the emerging trends of robotization of retail, to open the first ice cream bar entirely staffed by robots inside the premises of Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi.

Aulton

Aulton, or Aodong New Energy Vehicle Technology Co. Ltd, is the largest third-party battery-swapping service provider in China, established in 2000. They are involved in electric vehicle battery swap services, battery life cycle management, and commercial operation of battery swap stations.

Bear Robotics

Bear Robotics is a US-based company specializing in hospitality robots, specifically food delivery robots.

Movia Robotics

Movia Robotics is a US-based start-up specialising in companion robots for children with autism.

Wiliot Launches Its "Open Release" Starter Kit

Wiliot's self-powered, stamp-sized computers - and corresponding SaaS services - are available to revolutionize the supply chains of every brand, retailer, and solution provider.

Avalon SteriTech

IDTechEx had a conversation with Mr. Lewis Ho, CEO of Avalon SteriTech at CES 2022. Avalon SteriTech, a subsidiary of Avalon Biomedical Management based in Hong Kong, was founded in 2017. The company offers a full suite of products and services that include consultation, tailor-made plans and technical training for our clients, with the goal of helping them devise and implement long-term strategies for cleaning and disinfection.

4 Challenges That 5G Open RAN Advocates Must Solve

As of mid-2021, 5G is a reality in at least 78 nations. 5G is now being used in consumer sectors such as 5G smartphones, 5G broadband (fixed wireless access), and augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR) games.

Wiliot Secures $200 Million Investment Round Led by SoftBank Vision

For decades, there has remained a massive gap as trillions of products travel billions of miles without any data being available as to their status, whereabouts, or situation. Lacking this information, global supply chains have been profoundly, and vulnerably, in the dark. Recognizing this, many leaders in consumer-packaged goods, pharmaceuticals, furniture, and apparel have been working with Wiliot to add their sensing capabilities, intelligence and connectivity.

Wiliot

Wiliot is developing low-cost, energy-harvesting sensors that enable items to be tracked throughout the supply chain. On July 27 2021 it announced that it had received an investment of $200m from Softbank.

Pepper Deployed to Help Limit Exposure to Viruses

As the whole world is still facing an unprecedented health crisis, SoftBank Robotics and its partners are developing new robotic solutions to help fight against the spread of the pandemic. Thanks to its partners, SoftBank Robotics has been able to deploy multiple Pepper robots all across EMEA to help companies and public places to enforce social distancing and mask wearing.

Hyundai to Acquire Controlling Interest in Boston Dynamics

Hyundai Motor Group and SoftBank Group Corp agreed on main terms of the transaction pursuant to which Hyundai Motor Group will acquire a controlling interest in Boston Dynamics in a deal that values the mobile robot firm at $1.1 billion.

Ericsson (5G)

Founded in 1876, Ericsson provides communications technology and services, including software and infrastructure services, especially in mobility, broadband and the cloud.