State of Humanoids keynote features Agility, Apptronik, Persona AI, Psyonic at RoboBusiness
RoboBusiness 2026 will open its second day on Oct. 21 with a “State of Humanoids” keynote that examines how humanoid robots are moving from high‑profile demos toward real‑world use. The session is positioned as a practical look at current capabilities and the steps needed for broader industrial adoption.
Key points
- The State of Humanoids keynote opens Day 2 of RoboBusiness on Oct. 21, focusing on industrial humanoid robots.
- Panelists are Pras Velagapudi (Agility), Parker Conroy (Apptronik), Michael Patrick Perry (Persona AI) and Aadeel Akhtar (PSYONIC).
- Discussion will cover current capabilities, safety, standards, economics and scaling challenges for humanoids in manufacturing and logistics.
The panel brings together Pras Velagapudi, chief technology officer of Agility; Parker Conroy, head of product management at Apptronik; Michael Patrick Perry, head of commercial strategy at Persona AI; and Aadeel Akhtar, founder and CEO of PSYONIC. Senior editor Mike Oitzman of The Robot Report will moderate. Speakers will discuss deployments in manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, as well as safety, standards, economics and the technical hurdles that still need solving.
The discussion is aimed at robotics developers, automation leaders, manufacturers, investors and technology strategists who want a clear view of where humanoids create value today and what milestones are required for scaling across commercial environments.
State of Humanoids keynote brings industry leaders to RoboBusiness
The Robot Report · 23 September 2026
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