Walmart and Symbotic announced a deal Tuesday that would find the Massachusetts robotics firm taking control of the mega-retailer’s automation business.

Symbotic's shares jumped about 14% on Thursday after the automation firm said it would buy Walmart's robotics business for $200 million as part of an agreement to expand the retailer's automated supply chain.

Technology company Symbotic has struck a deal to expand its partnership with Walmart, taking on a $520 million program to develop an automated delivery platform for Walmart stores while also agreeing to buy the retail giant’s advanced systems and robotics business.

Key Takeaways Symbotic and Walmart announced a pair of new deals Thursday that will see the robotics company and retail giant expand their partnership.Symbotic will buy Walmart's Advanced Systems and Robotics business for $200 million.

Walmart has agreed to sell its robotics business to Massachusetts-based Symbotic for $200 million at closing with additional future contingency payments. Walmart is also paying Symbotic $520 million for

When the acquisition closes later this year, robotics company Symbotic will automate Walmart's Accelerated Pickup and Delivery centers.