Rethink Robotics plans to triple its team size, open a U.S. headquarters, and relocate robot production from Europe.

Valencia, Spain-based Robotnik has been developing mobile robots for 20-plus years.

Softbank Robotics Europe will revert to its original name, Aldebaran. SoftBank also acquired a minority stake in United Robotics Group.

Is Pepper about to get a new lease on life? Softbank is reportedly in discussions to sell Softbank Robotics Europe to German distributor United Robotics Group. Earlier this month, United became the master distributor for Pepper throughout Europe.