Record Growth, Humanoids Hit the Street, and the Race for Autonomy
Robotics has stopped being a lab promise and become one of the most dynamic industries of the moment. Between the rise of physical AI, labor shortages in advanced economies, and a wave of venture capital, 2026 is shaping up as a turning-point year for the sector.
Here is our take on where the market stands, how the money is flowing, what's happening in surgical and medical robotics, how autonomous driving and logistics are evolving, and the challenges we see ahead.
