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Some of SoftBank's investments have been questionable (WeWork, cough), but I think there's genuinely something possible with robot automation of data centres. (1/5) www.cnbc.com/2026/04/30/s...

cnbc.comSoftBank reportedly weighs $100 billion valuation for new AI and robotics spinout in potential U.S. IPOSoftBank Group is planning to create and list a standalone artificial intelligence and robotics company, coined "Roze" in the U.S.

Chris M Evans

@chrismevans.me

We already have robot warehouse automation & manufacturing, so data centre build and operation doesn't seem a great leap, although I question the valuation being suggested. (2/5)

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Chris M Evans

@chrismevans.me

30 Apr

Data centres are pretty modular by design, so I can see an initial benefit of using robots to service (remove/replace) failed equipment. With even greater use of modularisation & standardisation, this process should be easy for robots. (3/5)

Chris M Evans

@chrismevans.me

30 Apr

Building data centres sounds a little more challenging (I'm thinking of the wiring/cabling issues), but we build cars with robots, so why not? (4/5)

Chris M Evans

@chrismevans.me

30 Apr

The use of robots would seem a logical approach to scaling data centre footprints. Robots can move around 24/7 carry many spare parts, travel up and down data centre aisles easily and recharge themselves automatically. But is this a $100 billion business? (5/5)