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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	Nov. 01, 2021 USD ($)
Subsequent Event | Stock Purchase Agreement | All Shares of Quiet Logistics Inc. and Certain Equity Interests in Locus Robotics Corp. and Axlehire, Inc.
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Business acquisition, purchase price expected to finance with cash on hand	$ 350

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