# ABB acquires Sevensense to enhance industrial robot mobility

ABB has acquired Sevensense, a Swiss start-up specializing in AI and 3D vision for industrial robots, to improve robot mobility in factories and warehouses.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-01-11
- Where: Switzerland
- Status: completed
- Products: AI and 3D vision technology for industrial robots
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [ABB](https://endata.com/companies/1547.md) (acquirer)
- [Sevensense Robotics](https://endata.com/companies/59094.md) (target)
- [SEAM Group](https://endata.com/companies/60963.md) (target)
- [Sevensense](https://endata.com/companies/74912.md) (target)

## Sources

- [reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/technology/abb-buys-tech-company-give-industrial-robots-eyes-brains-2024-01-11/), 2024-01-11: "ABB has bought a company specialising in boosting the mobility of industrial robots - by using artificial intelligence and 3D vision to move around factories and warehouses."
- [therobotreport.com](https://www.therobotreport.com/sevensense-acquisition-adds-vslam-smarts-mobile-robots-says-abb/), 2024-01-11: "The decision to transition from partnership to ownership of Sevensense fulfills part of ABB Robotics’ investment strategy, which focuses on innovative AI solutions with the power to transform industries such as logistics and manufacturing."
- [wysszurich.ch](https://www.wysszurich.ch/news/abb-acquires-sevensense/), 2024-01-16: "This is our next step for growth."
- [homburger.ch](https://www.homburger.ch/de/aktuell/homburger-advised-abb-on-its-acquisition-of-sevensense-robotics-ag/), 2024-01-17: "ABB announced that it has acquired the Swiss-based startup Sevensense Robotics AG."
- [newswire.com](https://www.newswire.com/news/seam-group-to-be-acquired-by-abb-a-strategic-move-to-drive-client-s-22244702), 2024-02-20: "This next chapter with ABB represents a thrilling leap forward for our valued customers."

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