Cognex agrees to buy RealSense for USD 500 million

• Cognex agreed to buy RealSense for about USD 500 million, funded entirely from cash and balance-sheet investments.
• Deal adds RealSense’s depth-sensing cameras and 3D robotic perception platform, expanding Cognex into robotic perception and Physical AI.
• RealSense expects USD 80-90 million revenue in 2026, more than 50% growth from the prior year.
• Closing targeted for Q4 2026, subject to customary conditions.
• Before closing, RealSense will spin out its Facial Authentication product line into a separate company.

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