A guide to Day 1 of the 2026 Robotics Summit & Expo - The Robot Report
That panel will feature insights from Aaron Parness, the director of applied science at Amazon Robotics; Anders Beck, vice president of AI robotics products at Universal Robots; Hamid Montazeri, the senior vice president of software and AI at Locus Robotics...
Key takeaways
The most recent developments in humanoid robotics show a rapid move from laboratory prototypes toward scalable production and commercial deployment. In late May 2026 Figure announced that its BotQ factory has accelerated output of the Figure 03 model from one unit per day to one per hour, pushing cumulative production past 350 units and achieving first‑pass yields above 80 percent while integrating a new “System 0” whole‑body controller that fuses visual and proprioceptive data for autonomous stair climbing and uneven‑terrain navigation. At the same time, EngineAI unveiled its Shenzhen Intelligent Manufacturing Base and began mass delivery of the T800 full‑size humanoid, targeting a 10,000‑unit delivery capability and positioning the robot for high‑dynamic, heavy‑duty tasks. The Humanoids Summit in Tokyo highlighted both Japanese and Chinese progress: Japanese firms demonstrated dexterous hands that can thread needles and childlike dancing bots, while Chinese newcomers such as Booster Robotics and LimX Dynamics showcased refined, lower‑cost versions of similar technology, underscoring a shift in market leadership. Automotive leaders are also positioning humanoids for factory use; BMW’s chief executive cited humanoid robots as the next wave of car‑production automation, noting trials with Toyota’s Digit and Hyundai’s plans to employ Boston Dynamics’ Atlas alongside Spot inspection units. Collectively, these announcements indicate that humanoid robots are transitioning from experimental platforms to fleet‑managed, mass‑produced systems ready for industrial, logistics, and consumer applications.
That panel will feature insights from Aaron Parness, the director of applied science at Amazon Robotics; Anders Beck, vice president of AI robotics products at Universal Robots; Hamid Montazeri, the senior vice president of software and AI at Locus Robotics; and John Wall, the president of QNX.
The second panel, “The State of Humanoids,” will start at 10:00 a.m. It will include Al Makke, the head of humanoid robotics in North America for Schaeffler; Mike Nielsen, the chief marketing officer at RealSense; Aaron Prather, the director of robotics and automation systems programs at ASTM International; Alberto Rodriguez, the director of robot behavior for Atlas at Boston Dynamics; and Pras Velagapudi, the chief technology officer at Agility. Home
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- RBR50 Winners 2023 Why Autonomy Fails Between Model and Metal:Brian Geisel, the chief innovation officer of Geisel Software, and the founder and CEO of Symage, will kick off this talk at 1:15 p.m.
Advanced Functional Safety for Humanoids:Florian Weisshardt, the head of Synapticon Intelligence, will discuss this topic at 2:00 p.m.
Building Powerful and Efficient Robot Motors through Smart Multi-Phase Technology:Hengchun Mao, the founder and CEO of Quantentech, will start at 2:45 p.m.
AI-Based 3D CAD for Simulation-Ready Asset Generation:Suntae Kim, the co-founder and chief technology officer of NdotLight, will be onstage at 3:30 p.m.
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