From left to proper: Andy Lonsberry, Path Robotics; Anders Beck, Common Robots; and Dave Coleman, PickNik Robotics.
Synthetic intelligence is now a key element of each robotic answer. AI modifications the best way robots course of sensor knowledge, make choices, and react to the world round them. AI robotics now not require guide programming to outline the robotic’s motions and process sequencing within the workcell.
However is AI prepared for actual deployments into real-world manufacturing functions? What does it take to ship an AI-driven robotic system for the top buyer? On the 2026 Robotics Summit & Expo, a panel from main corporations will share their views and finest practices discovered from the sector and real-world deployments. The panel will search to reply the next questions:
- Is AI making robots simpler to program, use, and deploy?
- How does AI change the world of manufacturing automation?
- How shortly can robots be taught new duties?
- How a lot effort and handholding does it take to deploy an AI-driven robotic right into a manufacturing surroundings for the primary time?
- How arduous is it to alter over this system or assist the robotic “re-learn” a brand new talent?
The panelists may also talk about the issues wanted for organising infrastructure to help AI programs. These will change into more and more essential as AI robotics evolves from the laboratory and commerce present ground to the true world.
Study from the AI robotics consultants
Be a part of Anders Beck, vice chairman of AI robotics rroducts at Common Robots; Dave Coleman, founder and chief product officer at PickNik Robotics; and Andy Lonsberry, CEO of Path Robotics. The session shall be moderated by Mike Oitzman, senior editor of The Robotic Report, an business veteran who has watched the robotics business evolve over the previous 4 many years.
WHEN:
2:30 to three:15 p.m. ET, Thursday, Could 28, 2026
Robotics Summit & Expo, Thomas M. Menino Boston Conference & Exhibition Heart
Concerning the 2026 Robotics Summit & Expo
Registration is now open for the Robotics Summit & Expo, the world’s main technical occasion for industrial robotics builders. The occasion is produced by The Robotic Report and WTWH Media.
The present can have greater than 50 periods in tracks on synthetic intelligence, design and improvement, enabling applied sciences, healthcare, and logistics. The Engineering Theater on the present ground may also function displays by business consultants.
Greater than 70 audio system are confirmed from corporations equivalent to AWS, Mind Corp, Fictiv, Harmonic Drive, maxon, RealSense, the Robotics and AI Institute, Strong AI, Tesla, the Toyota Analysis Institute, and extra.
The 2026 Robotics Summit may also function a lot of networking alternatives. They embrace a Combine & Mingle Networking Reception after the primary day of the present, the Girls in Robotics Breakfast, and the ticketed RBR50 Awards Dinner.
The Robotics Summit & Expo is co-located with DeviceTalks Boston, which focuses on medical gadgets.

