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A3 said that Q2 2026 robotics orders in food, electronics, and healthcare helped offset soft demand from automotive manufacturing.

Suppliers that are well prepared for standard changes will benefit, while underprepared companies may face market access disruption.

The IFR said robust growth in the food industry and other non-manufacturing sectors drove this recovery in the U.S. robotics industry.

As the proposed National Commission on Robotics advances, industry leaders continue to call for more unified U.S. policy.

A3 said its Q1 data reinforces a broader industry trend: robotics adoption is expanding well beyond traditional automotive manufacturing.

A3 honored Hiroshi Fujiwara and Robert Little with the 2026 Engelberger Awards for their transformative leadership and robotics application breakthroughs.

SCSP, the Special Competitive Studies Project, is leading study and U.S. policy recommendations on training, robotics and AI adoption, and supply chain resilience.

Germany’s robotics industry is heading for another year of decline, as rising global competition and structural challenges test its strength.

In 2025, North American robot orders from non-automotive customers led the way, with cobots gaining more traction as well.

The bills seek to establish a National Commission on Robotics and restrict humanoid imports for U.S. security and competitiveness.

A3 has published a comprehensive three-part national safety standard governing the manufacture, integration, and use of industrial robotics.

The Congressional Robotics Caucus says a unified strategy is needed for U.S. economic and military competitiveness.

Q3 2025 orders in food and consumer packaged goods surpassed robot orders in automotive manufacturing, said A3.

A3 has updated industrial robot safety standards, which are now available to developers, suppliers, and integrators.

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

Expert panelists will discuss how the U.S. can foster innovation ecosystems and accelerate commercialization to compete with China.

North American robot orders increased year over year in the first half of 2025, according to the Association for Advancing Automation.

Oliver Mitchell, a partner at ff Venture Capital, recaps highlights from recent trade shows including Automate and Xponential.

The Congressional Robotics Caucus plans to educate legislators, discuss technology risks and reshoring opportunities, and work with industry stakeholders.

Automate 2025 was an opportunity to see the latest trends in industrial robotics and automation, which are still growing.

Giovanni Campanella from Texas Instruments gives updates on on industrial automation, humanoid robot design challenges, and the expanding world of robotics.

North American companies ordered 31,311 robots valued at $1.963 billion, an increase of 0.5% in units and 0.1% in revenue over 2023, A3 said.