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Sony x Bandai Namco (Strategic Partnership)
Sony Group and Bandai Namco Holdings signed a strategic partnership to co-create content and experiences combining Sony's technology capabilities with Bandai Namco's IP strategy. The collaboration aims to maximize IP value across entertainment fields including anime, games, and real-world experiences.
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- development
- Status
- Announcedjust announced
- Announced
- 2025-07-241.1 years ago
- Active for
- 1.1 years
Who’s involved
Sony Group Corporation is a Japanese multinational conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, developing robotics including the [Aibo ERS-1000](/models/sony-aibo-ers-1000) companion robot dog. Sony's robotics division has produced multiple generations of Aibo since 1999, with the ERS-1000 being the latest production model featuring AI-powered personality development and cloud-connected behaviors.
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- Bandai Namco Holdings · co developer
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