Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago

North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down

By Tim Culverhouse    June 24, 2026         

Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago

Tim Culverhouse | Peerless Media

Automate 2026 in Chicago started wrapping up after a trio of innovative days.

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Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago

Tim Culverhouse | Peerless Media

Automate 2026 in Chicago started wrapping up after a trio of innovative days.

CHICAGO – Crowds continued to surge on day three of Automate 2026 at McCormick Place.

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) welcomed tens of thousands of attendees to the Windy City to see the latest technological innovations across the robotics and automation ecosystem.

Robotics 24/7 wrapped up our time in Chicago, with all the latest news and notes from the show floor. Check out the latest from Automate 2026 in the photo gallery above.

Don’t forget to check out our Day 1 and Day 2 recaps, and follow all our Automate coverage here.

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Tim Culverhouse, Editorial Director

Tim Culverhouse

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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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