SoftBank’s Reported 1X Talks Put US$6 Billion Value on Humanoid Robotics

Tokyo, 27 August 2026 – SoftBank Group is reportedly in discussions to acquire a majority stake in humanoid-robot developer 1X Technologies at a valuation of about US$6 billion, a potential transaction that would deepen the Japanese investment group’s exposure to artificial intelligence and embodied robotics. The talks are preliminary, have not been independently confirmed by the companies and may not result in a completed deal.

1X develops humanoid robots designed to operate in domestic and other human environments. The company’s NEO platform has helped place it among a growing group of developers attempting to move robots beyond controlled factories and into settings that demand greater adaptability, safety and interaction. A majority investment from SoftBank would give the business additional capital and strategic support as it works to convert prototypes and early demand into scaled production.