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May 2026 Robotics Recap
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…this will be driven by government investment, subsidies and state-owned enterprise procurement. The U.S. market, in a distant second place according to the report, will see growth driven by capital markets, AI investment and high labor costs. Together, China and the U.S. will account for over 85% of the demand for humanoid robots by 2035. Interact Analysis said that short-term…
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…we’ve been recommending to the government is that the U.S. government, in particular, needs to start investing heavily in workforce training. There's already a shortage of almost 500,000 workers in manufacturing alone, and the projections are that that number could grow to potentially 1.9 million by 2033. So if we don't address the worker shortages, how are we going to…
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…strengthen long-term manufacturing productivity, U.S. government officials asked the robotics industry to organize and deliver a unified plan to mobilize automation across America. On May 8th, 2026, Robots for America (RFA) launched as a national industry coalition at the SCSP AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C., bringing together founding members and key stakeholders to release a coordinated policy platform. RFA formation…
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…trusted, tested & approved by governments worldwide, it has navigated regulatory approval across eight countries over more than a decade - a track record no other operator in the category can match. Starship said that its robots have become friendly little helpers loved by local communities. Research from the company found that U.S. campuses showcased a 97% student approval rate.
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…while building collaboration across industry, government and international markets. Robert Little has spent his career helping manufacturers put robots to work more effectively, giving companies the tools and technologies needed to automate with greater flexibility and confidence. Together, they reflect the purpose and spirit of the Engelberger Awards, and both are highly deserving of this recognition.” Hiroshi Fujiwara: Advancing robotics…
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…defense, national security and broader government agencies. The company said that its flagship platform, ION, exemplifies this approach as an AI-powered indoor-outdoor navigation and spatial intelligence system that is already deployed in hospitals, museums, convention centers, and other large private venues. “Our ability to rapidly integrate cutting-edge technology into deployable products is critical to meeting today’s evolving safety and security…
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…Logic Robotics said that as governments and billionaire-backed ventures race to build launch systems, orbital factories and lunar infrastructure, one constraint remains largely unresolved: logistics. The company said that while launch vehicles may reach orbit, without a fully autonomous, end-to-end system for moving goods from factories to spaceports, through orbit, and onward, the space economy cannot scale. Logic Robotics said…
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…it is actively supporting U.S. government and commercial programs where speed of production has become a strategic constraint. The company has secured contract awards from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and the U.S. Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office, and is working with a leading defense prime on metal structures production for missiles and hypersonics. By integrating forming, machining, welding…
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…leading brokerage-affiliated institutions and regional government-backed funds, with existing shareholders continuing to increase their stakes. AI² Robotics said it is accumulating high-value data assets to drive continuous iteration of its large models, utilizing a broad base of real-world application scenarios. The company said that the scale and quality of this data accumulation are increasingly seen by investors as key determinants…
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…experience project for the German government. Integration-ready for digital twin pipelines For teams building in existing digital twin projects, Reallusion also supports smooth downstream USD workflows to NVIDIA Omniverse (and other DCC/real-time tools). Digital humans, props, lights, and cameras can be transferred efficiently - supporting collaboration, review, and optimization in the environments that many digital twin teams already use. Reallusion’s…
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…robotics, 45 domestic and international government organizations, and 150+ service providers and ecosystem partners. Formed in January 2024, NYR said it was built to address a long-standing gap: while New York has world-class talent, capital and customers, its robotics community historically operated in silos. NYR said its mission is to unify that fragmented landscape and establish New York City and…
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…of mobile automation, fueled by government support, rapid e-commerce growth and a large manufacturing base. Other markets are now witnessing strong expansion, while China is anticipated to see domestic demand plateau, according to the report. Interact Analysis said this will contribute to a fall in China’s mobile robots revenue share from 36% to 27% over the forecast period, due to…
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…subject to obtaining any necessary government approvals. Palladyne Pilot and UAV operation Palladyne said its Pilot software is an edge-based, platform-agnostic, intelligent swarming and collaborative AI software designed to transform multiple UAVs into a seamlessly collaborating team, all managed by a single operator who remains “on the loop.” By employing sensor fusion from diverse sources, Palladyne said Pilot enables drones…
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…deep regional expertise, infrastructure, and government partnerships, the companies said this collaboration aims to accelerate the deployment and local manufacturing of humanoid robots across the Kingdom. Robotics innovation in the Middle East Under the agreement, QSS AI & Robotics will serve as Humanoid’s exclusive commercial, distribution and localization partner in Saudi Arabia. The partnership will focus on introducing, deploying, and…
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