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Welcome to our Robotics Industry Insights section, your portal to a treasure trove of knowledge within the world of robotics.
Within this collection, you'll find an extensive array of insights, analyses, and perspectives covering the entire spectrum of robotics. Our Industry Insights provide a comprehensive view of the ever-evolving robotics landscape. With a continuously growing repository of articles and updates, this section serves as your definitive resource for staying informed and inspired in the dynamic world of robotics. Whether you're a robotics professional seeking valuable insights or simply intrigued by the advancements in robotics, join us as we explore the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the robotics industry.
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The Wave Energy Revolution is Coming, But it Needs Autonomy
07/01/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
Next-generation wave energy is on the horizon. But maintaining the infrastructure must be solved for commercial deployment.
Everyone Was Talking About Humanoids and Physical AI at Automate 2026
07/01/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
It wasn't all flash, however. Skepticism colored much of the conversation.
Apptronik Opens 90,000 sq ft Testing Site for New Apollo 2 Humanoid
06/30/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
The humanoid firm is expanding its partnership with Google DeepMind, with a focus on training physical AI for industrial work.
Japanese Robotics Giant Cyberdyne Wants to Build a Bridge to Silicon Valley Startups
06/30/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
The company is teaming with Pegasus Ventures to invest in -- and partner with -- novel startups.
Agility Takes on AI Generalization and Humanoid Safety as it Looks to Go Public
06/30/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
Agility's CTO breaks down the humanoid company's strategy ahead of its SPAC.
From Moonshots to Ship Docks
06/24/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
Persona CEO Nic Radford on his journey from NASA to shipyards
Robotics Investors are Focused on Return
06/24/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
Cybernetix's Ventures Fady Saad on humanoids and pragmatic bets.
Robotics Raises: Aseon Labs, H3 Zoom, Ornadyne, Rekise Marine, Seahi Robotics
06/24/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
We’ve got a startup building drones that look and move like birds, multiple startups building autonomous marine vessels, a company
Robotics VCs Look Beyond Humanoid Hype
06/23/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
We asked the industry's leading VCs where they're investing.
The Great Knowledge Transfer: Safeguarding Manufacturing Expertise as Veteran Workers Retire
06/18/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
As experienced technicians, engineers, welders, and operators get set to retire, manufacturers risk losing operational knowledge that has never been
How Anki and Waymo Built a Foundation for Bedrock Robotics
06/17/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
CEO Boris Sofman charts his path through consumer robotics and self-driving to today's construction startup.
Genesis AI goes minimalist humanoid with Eno
06/16/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
The robot is shipping to early customers in the second half of 2026.
Brightpick's Journey From Imaging Spinoff to Automation Powerhouse
06/10/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
From Slovakia to Austin, how Brightpick built an automation contender.
Robot Fish Could Help Us Understand How Fish Evolved to Walk on Land
06/09/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
Scientists are using robots to help determine how fish took their first steps onto land.
Formlabs Blurs the Line Between Prototype and Production with Fuse X1 SLS Printer
06/09/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
The 3D printing mainstay is taking on industrial giants like HPE.
Icarus Robotics is Automating Space's Future Workforce
06/08/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
The startup's robots will automate space work so astronauts can focus on other things.
M&A Market Update June 2026: What the Latest Deals Reveal About Where the Market Is Heading
06/08/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
Mergers and acquisitions activity across the industrial automation sector accelerated through late 2025: get the latest info here
The Benefits of Decentralized and Distributed Manufacturing
06/05/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
A decentralized and distributed approach to manufacturing enables modern modular industrialization, reduces cost and risk, and improves the customer experience.
Andromeda Prepares to Scale Age Tech Robot, Abi
06/04/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
Andromeda CEO Grace Brown on scaling age tech robot, Abi.
'Optimal' Robot Has 20 Legs
06/04/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
Forget humanoids and robots dogs, these scientist believe they've built an optimal robot.
Robotics Raises: Westmag, 10Beauty, Mecka AI, Slamcore and Atom
06/04/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
A startup building software that helps robots with spatial awareness, a company that builds a robotic manicure machine and another
For Cavalla, An Improved Supply Chain Starts With a Better Forklift
05/29/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
The startup is looking to address bottlenecks with autonomous warehouse systems.
Why Locus Bought Nexera to Make a Better End Effector
05/28/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
Locus Robotics Rick Faulk and Nexera CEO Roy Belak discuss the Array.
Online Oceans' Solar Robot Boats are Collecting Valuable Marine Data
05/28/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
The UK startup's CEO discusses the value -- and scarcity -- of ocean info.
Robotics Raises: Stord, Human Archive, August Robotics, Roboxi, PerPlant
05/28/2026 | Association for Advancing Automation
Funding for physical AI simulation, data center drilling bots, and robot training.