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Title: 2026 Robotics Industry Outlook
Date: January 14, 2026
Abstract:
Join The Robot Report for an exclusive industry outlook session featuring leading robotics executives, investors, and technology experts as they analyze the trends shaping 2026. The coming year presents both challenges and opportunities for robotics developers, suppliers, and users.
Our editors will examine the investment landscape and how geopolitical factors, supply chain considerations, and regulatory developments are influencing strategic decisions across the robotics ecosystem. The discussion will also cover emerging markets and priorities such as sustainability.
This free webinar is designed to help robotics professionals plan their 2026 strategies, whether you’re a startup seeking funding, an established company expanding into new markets, or a component supplier evaluating emerging opportunities.
Title: Digital Twins, Simulation to Optimize Robot Performance
Date: February 18, 2026
Abstract:
Discover how digital twins can reduce physical prototyping costs, accelerate development cycles, and improve operational efficiency. This webinar will also cover AI integration approaches for predictive maintenance and performance optimization, as well as technical frameworks for synchronizing physical and virtual robot operations.
This session is designed for robotics engineers, development managers, and technical leaders who want to understand how digital twins can transform their processes. Our speakers will share case studies of successful implementations, discuss common pitfalls to avoid, and provide practical guidance on selecting simulation tools for specific robotics applications.
Whether you’re developing industrial robots, service robots, or specialized automation systems, learn how digital twins can reduce development costs and improve robot performance through virtual testing.
Title: Engineering Focus on Motion Control
Date: March 18, 2026
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Join leading motion control engineers for an in-depth technical session on designing precision motion systems for modern robotics applications. This webinar will address challenges such as electromagnetic interference, servo loop bandwidth optimization, and managing dynamically changing loads in complex robotic systems.
Our expert speakers will also dive deep into control algorithms that are enabling next-generation robotics capabilities. Attendees can learn about practical solutions for common motion control challenges, including strategies for minimizing cogging in permanent magnet motors, optimizing bearing tolerances, and implementing adaptive control algorithms that handle mechanical resonance issues.
This technical session is intended for robotics engineers, motion control specialists, and component suppliers who need to understand the latest developments in precision motion systems. Our speakers will share real-world engineering solutions, discuss emerging technologies like predictive filtering techniques, and provide practical guidance on achieving the precision and reliability required for commercial robotics applications.
Title: Best Practices for Robot Design
Date: April 15, 2026
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Learn from industry-leading robotics engineers and design experts as they share proven methodologies for creating successful robotic systems. This comprehensive virtual panel will cover the entire robot design lifecycle, from initial concept development through manufacturing, deployment, and ongoing optimization.
Our speakers represent companies that have successfully brought innovative robotics products to market and will share the design principles and engineering practices that enabled their success. The discussion will focus on practical design approaches that balance performance requirements with manufacturing feasibility, cost targets, and reliability standards.
Viewers can also learn about assembly optimization techniques and supply chain considerations that impact design decisions. Our experts will address the integration of AI and advanced sensors into robotic systems for both current capabilities and future upgrades.
Our speakers will also share case studies of successful design projects, discuss common challenges, and offer best practices that reduce development risk and accelerate time-to-market. This virtual panel will provide valuable insights into the design methodologies and engineering practices that separate successful robotics products from those that struggle in the marketplace.
Title: Mobile Manipulators and Humanoids
Date: June 17, 2026
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The robotics landscape is experiencing an unprecedented transformation as mobile manipulators and humanoid robots transition from laboratory curiosities to practical industrial solutions. Initial commercial trials have shown how humanoid robots’ form factor enables them to work in existing infrastructure designed for human workers.
The convergence of advanced AI, improved actuators, and cost-effective manufacturing is driving this revolution. For robotics developers and systems integrators, this represents both opportunity and challenge. The shift from traditional industrial robots to mobile, human-like systems requires new approaches to software development, safety protocols, and human-robot interaction.
In addition, prospective end users must evaluate how these versatile platforms might address labor shortages while maintaining operational efficiency and safety standards.
Title: Physical AI and Robotics
Date: August 19, 2026
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Physical AI represents the next frontier in robotics, where artificial intelligence systems directly interact with and manipulate the physical world through robotic platforms. This convergence is reshaping how robots perceive, learn, and adapt to dynamic environments, moving beyond pre-programmed behaviors to intelligent, context-aware decision-making.
The integration of foundation models, similar to those powering large language models, is enabling robots to generalize across tasks and environments. These systems can learn from demonstration, adapt to new scenarios, and perform complex manipulation tasks without extensive reprogramming. Real-time sensor fusion, computer vision, and machine learning algorithms work together to create robots that can understand and respond to their surroundings with unprecedented sophistication.
For systems integrators, physical AI presents opportunities to deploy more flexible automation solutions that can handle variability and uncertainty. Developers are creating new frameworks for robot learning, while end users benefit from systems that require less specialized programming and can adapt to changing operational requirements. The technology could be particularly impactful in unstructured environments where traditional robotics approaches struggle.
Title: Field Robotics in Agriculture, Energy, and Construction
Date: September 16, 2026
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Field robotics is rapidly advancing beyond agriculture into sectors like construction, mining, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure inspection. These outdoor robotic systems must operate reliably in unpredictable environments—navigating diverse terrains and enduring varying weather conditions while maintaining high performance.
In this webinar, we’ll dive into the latest trends driving this evolution, including ruggedized hardware, advanced battery technology, and navigation systems that combine GPS, lidar, and computer vision. From autonomous vehicles in agriculture handling precision planting, harvesting, and crop monitoring, to construction robots performing excavation, concrete placement, and site surveying with minimal human input, the possibilities are growing.
We’ll also explore how robots are transforming environmental monitoring, with applications for wildlife tracking, pollution assessment, and disaster response in hazardous or remote locations. The integration of 5G connectivity and edge computing is empowering real-time data processing and remote operations, making these systems more autonomous and capable than ever.
Title: Engineering Focus on Motion Control
Date: October 21, 2026
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Motion control is the backbone of modern robotics, dictating precision, speed, and reliability in every robotic application. In this webinar, we’ll explore how cutting-edge advancements in servo technology, sensor feedback systems, and control algorithms are driving new levels of performance across both industrial and collaborative robotics platforms.
The growing trend of integrated motion control systems is simplifying installations by combining motors, drives, and controllers into compact, intelligent packages that reduce complexity and streamline setup. Advanced algorithms are now compensating for mechanical variations, thermal effects, and load disturbances in real-time, ensuring precision even in the most challenging conditions.
As robots work more closely with human operators, safety-focused motion control is critical. We’ll cover how collaborative robots are using force sensing and compliance control to guarantee safe interactions without compromising on productivity. Plus, we’ll dive into the emerging standards and protocols shaping the future of robot safety.
We’ll also explore the impact of digital twin technology on motion control design. This innovative tool allows engineers to simulate multi-axis systems, predict performance, and optimize control parameters before physical implementation—reducing development time and improving overall system efficiency.
Title: Robots in the Supply Chain
Date: November 18, 2026
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Supply chain robotics is undergoing rapid transformation as companies seek to address labor shortages, improve efficiency, and build resilience against disruptions. Available technologies include warehouse automation, picking and packing systems, autonomous mobile robots for material handling, and AI-powered inventory management. These systems can work together and help organizations adapt to changing demand patterns and product variations.
The integration of artificial intelligence enables predictive analytics, demand forecasting, and dynamic routing optimization. Robots can now learn from operational data to improve performance, reduce errors, and optimize energy consumption. Real-time visibility across the supply chain allows for proactive decision-making and rapid response to disruptions.
Even manufacturers already using robots stand to gain from these advancements, achieving higher quality, reduced downtime, better predictability, and cost optimization. This transition is a strategic necessity, supporting the shift towards high-volume, high-mix production, resilient supply chains. The technology is particularly valuable for handling the complexity of modern e-commerce fulfillment and omnichannel distribution.
Title: 2026 Robotics Year in Review
Date: December 16, 2026
Abstract:
This free webinar will look back at the robotics trends, triumphs, and trip-ups of 2026. The convergence of AI breakthroughs, supply chain pressures, and labor market dynamics have created perfect conditions for the robotics revolution to fully materialize.
From fleets of fully autonomous vehicles taking to city streets across the U.S. to increasing numbers of delivery drones and humanoid robots, our speakers will discuss how autonomous systems are becoming part of our everyday lives.
At the same time, the vast majority of robots are still in factories and warehouses, but they are taking on new roles within those facilities, as well as in hospitals, restaurants, and hotels. Collaborative robots, autonomous mobile robots, and the AI to program them are leading the way to safer and less tedious operations.
Our experts will also analyze ongoing consolidation in the robotics industry, with notable shutdowns as some startups and even established companies struggled to get funding or market traction.