The Robot Report releases 2026 Robotics Startup Radar
The Robot Report has published its second annual Startup Radar, a report highlighting 60 new companies developing commercial robotics and related technologies. To be included, organizations had to be no more than five years old and working on enabling technologies, new full systems, or novel business approaches. The report notes a significant increase in submissions focused on software, driven…
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- The 2026 Robotics Startup Radar features 60 companies across more than a dozen countries.
- Submissions showed a significant rise in software-focused robotics startups.
- The report is sponsored by maxon and PTC.
The featured startups are based in more than a dozen countries and serve industries including manufacturing, supply chain, agriculture, defense, and healthcare. Several of these companies have already raised millions of dollars in funding. The report emphasizes that successful startups typically possess a strong technical foundation, experienced teams, and key industry partnerships. It also notes that understanding the target market is a critical first step for scaling.
This report is sponsored by maxon and PTC. The Robot Report also announced that calls are open for the TRR 50 Robotics Innovation Awards, which will be presented at the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston on June 2 and 3, 2027.
Robotics Startup Radar 2026
The Robot Report · 4 November 2026
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