Hitachi to buy systems integrator JR Automation for $1.42bn
Hitachi will buy U.S. robotic system integrator JR Automation Technologies for $1.42 billion, the company said Wednesday.
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Sharp takes wraps off new RoBoHoN, with apps aimed at getting families and firms used to 'life with robots'
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