Analysis

Realbotix, which showed its humanoids at CES 2026, illustrates how technology can mature past adult entertainment, writes columnist Oliver Mitchell.

Few robotics technologies have been actually deployed in high-mix applications. Let’s explore the reasons behind this slow transition.

This report draws on reporting, interviews, and analysis from across the global robotics ecosystem, spanning industrial automation, mobile robots, humanoids, autonomous vehicles, investments, and emerging technologies and applications.

Chinese trends in industrial robots and cobots for 2026 include growing volumes, consolidation pressures, and international expansion.

The IFR has made its predictions of the top 5 robotics industry trends for 2026, including an increased focus on cybersecurity.

An IEEE senior member discusses the results of the organization’s global study on the potential impact of AI robotics.

New report from The Robot Report’s sister publication delivers detailed forecasts, market share insights, and competitive breakdowns about the global surgical robotics market.

MassRobotics survey offers a snapshot of current practices, challenges, and future expectations about sensor fusion, AI integration, motor control, power consumption, and safety and security.

Learn how to de-risk your product journey by avoiding costly mistakes that are difficult to fix once a robot is in the field.

Adrian Stoch discusses his transition from GXO to Hai Robotics, customer-centric innovation, and the future of automation.

The U.S. can learn from China’s adoption of robots to be competitive in manufacturing and sustainability, writes a venture capitalist.

Investment manager Peter Finn discusses robotics, AI trends, and market challenges in industrial technology post-COVID.

The U.S. government’s proposed tariff on robots and medical devices has sparked concern around reshoring. It is soliciting public comment.

Annual installations topped 500,000 units for the fourth straight year, with China leading in installations, the IFR said.

China is applying its electric vehicle playbook to robotics. Learn what’s real, what’s hype, and levers for U.S. competitiveness.

The investment landscape was dominated by the United States and China, which together accounted for the majority of the capital raised.

For robots to be predictable and adaptive, they need a priority-based architecture and a new legal model, argues a researcher.

Farm robots can reduce labor shortages by automating tasks like planting, harvesting, and weeding, while also supporting sustainable practices.

ASTM International’s Aaron Prather shares why you should keep an eye on a niche market that is often overshadowed by flashier robots.

Mass adoption of humanoid robots, particularly as household helpers, may not happen in the near or medium term, said the International Federation of Robotics.

While the industry has warmed to construction robotics, implementations declined year over year, found BuiltWorlds.

Learn why production robotics are essential for scaling automation, improving throughput, and closing the gap between reshoring ambitions and factory floor realities.