Robots are increasingly becoming a part of modern life, but their roots go surprisingly far back. Most early automatons were created as entertainment for wealthy owners and their mechanisms frequently ...

Amazon.com (NAS: AMZN) just keeps getting better. The e-tail giant has just announced that it's acquiring Kiva Systems in a $775 million cash deal, which is expected to close in the second quarter.

Robots are increasingly becoming a part of modern life, but their roots go surprisingly far back. Most early automatons were created as entertainment for wealthy owners and their mechanisms frequently ...

Amazon.com picks up Kiva Systems to bring its robots home. Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) just keeps getting better. The e-tail giant has just announced that it's acquiring Kiva Systems in a $775 million ...

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