State of robotics industry report 2026

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The robotics industry enters 2026 at an inflection point. After years of innovation, bold claims, and headline-grabbing demonstrations, the conversation is shifting from what robots could do to what they can reliably do in the real world.

The Robot Report‘s State of Robotics Industry Report 2026 examines this transition in detail, offering a clear-eyed assessment of where the market stands today and where it’s headed. This report draws on reporting...