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Cognex to Acquire Intel Spinoff RealSense in $600 Million Robotics Push

mergers_and_acquisitions — September 23, 2026, 6:19 PM · BigGo Finance

Cognex to Acquire Intel Spinoff RealSense in $600 Million Robotics Push

Cognex has agreed to acquire RealSense, an Intel spinoff specializing in 3D vision technology, for approximately $600 million, marking Cognex's largest acquisition to date. RealSense, which Intel once planned to shut down, has significantly grown its revenue since becoming independent and expects $80-$90 million in 2026 revenue. This acquisition aims to expand Cognex's presence in the rapidly growing robotic perception market and integrate RealSense's technology into its broader visual intelligence platform.

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