Robotics handbook highlights AI-driven humanoid and construction automation trends
The 2026 Robotics Handbook from The Robot Report examines how AI is reshaping robotics design, deployment, and market demand. Labor shortages and post-pandemic recovery have spurred growth in robotics orders, per the International Federation of Robotics and A3. The report explores humanoid robots—still in trials—where competition among startups and tech giants drives innovation in form factors…
Key points
- AI accelerates robotics adoption, enabling autonomy and safer human interaction, per *The Robot Report*
- Humanoid robots remain in trials but face stiff competition from startups and tech firms like *Boston Dynamics*
- Construction automation begins with bricklaying, per *Monumental*, while *Locus Robotics* explores soft grippers
Key focus areas include dexterous manipulation, construction automation, and AI advancements like vision-language-action models. Companies like Plus One Robotics, Apptronik, Boston Dynamics, and Locus Robotics detail challenges in cost, safety, and generalization. Monumental highlights bricklaying as a starting point for construction automation, while SoftServe discusses simulation for AI training. Cybersecurity and data sovereignty remain unresolved concerns amid rapid progress.
2026 Robotics Handbook looks at humanoids, AI, and design choices
The Robot Report · 29 October 2026
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