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Tim Culverhouse
June 22, 2026
Tim Culverhouse | Peerless Media
Automate 2026 kicked off in Chicago.
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Tim Culverhouse | Peerless Media
Automate 2026 kicked off in Chicago.
CHICAGO – Robotics and automation professionals from around the world traveled to Chicago’s McCormick Place for a week of innovation and inspiration as Automate 2026 began.
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) expects over 50,000 attendees to view the latest technologies at this year’s event, bringing together over 1,000 exhibitors from every corner of the globe.
Robotics 24/7 is in Chicago, taking in all the sights and sounds from the show floor. Catch up on day one of Automate 2026 in the photo gallery above, and follow all our Automate coverage here.
Tim is the Editorial Director of Robotics247.com. His mission is to provide valuable information and insights to robotics professionals and decision-makers, and to help them solve business challenges. He is a creative, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented storyteller. In addition, he is a sports broadcaster and public address announcer.
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