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Softbank's stake may be up for grabs.
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Samsung considers robotics as a key area of future growth, and to that end, the company may be considering the acquisition of a stake in US robotics firm Boston Dynamics.
Reports out of South Korea suggest that Samsung has evaluated the feasibility of making an investment in Boston Dynamics.
The majority stake in Boston Dynamics is owned by another South Korean conglomerate Hyundai. Its Chairman Jeong Eui-sun reportedly owns about 23% of the company while 56% is owned by HMG Global which includes Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Hyundai Mobis.
Japan's Softbank Group owns around 10% of the company and it's believed that this stake may be available to a prospective investor. The report mentions that Samsung has looked into the possibility of acquiring Softbank's 10% share in Boston Dynamics.
It's pertinent to note that Softbank hasn't said if it intends to sell this stake, but analysts believe it may be possible as the company is investing heavily in AI data centers, so it may consider divesting elsewhere to raise funds.
AI has significant prospects for humanoid robots and this particular US company is better placed to take full advantage of this opportunity. It has achieved considerable success with the various robotics products it has so far brought to market.
While Samsung has dismissed the possibility of this investment as speculation, it's not uncommon for such potential moves to be kept close to the chest before they're made.
Adnan Farooqui is a long-term writer at SamMobile. Based in Pakistan, his interests include technology, finance, Swiss watches and Formula 1. His tendency to write long posts betrays his inclination to being a man of few words.
