What robotic technology/technologies do you expect will make the most impact in 2026?
In 2025, a clear pattern emerged across the robotics sector: safety moved from a compliance requirement to a strategic growth barrier. For robots to scale into the real world, whether in warehouses, hospitals, or city sidewalks, safety must become simpler, more transparent, and easier to certify.
What is your boldest robotics prediction for 2026?
We'll see leading robot OEMs unveil product lines that have been reimagined from the ground up, not just iterated. These won’t be minor spec upgrades. They’ll reflect a shift in architectural thinking driven by the need for better modularity, edge AI integration, real-time adaptability, and lower-cost component stacks.
What industry/industries do you expect will invest more in robotics and automation in 2026 and why?
The service robotics sector is set for accelerated growth, especially in industries facing persistent labor shortages or increasing demand for 24/7 uptime. In particular, healthcare, hospitality, and logistics will ramp up investments in indoor mobile robotics, delivery
bots, and assistive automation.
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