Agility, Boston Dynamics, ASTM to discuss the state of humanoid robotics

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Agility, Boston Dynamics, ASTM to discuss the state of humanoid robotics

From left to right: Pras Velagapudi, Aaron Prather, and Alberto Rodriguez.

In recent years, humanoid robots have dominated conversations both inside and outside of the robotics community. Now, these systems are beginning to make progress in landing real-world deployments.

At the 2026 Robotics Summit & Expo, which takes place in Boston on May 27 and 28, industry leaders will participate in a keynote panel on “The State of Humanoid Robotics.” Experts from Agility Robotics, Boston Dynamics, and ASTM International will cut through the hype to examine what humanoids can realistically accomplish in factories and warehouses today. The Robotics Summit will also feature a number of networking opportunities. These include a Mix & Mingle Networking Reception after the first day of the show, the RBR50 Awards Dinner, and a Women in Robotics Breakfast. Thee event is co-located with DeviceTalks Boston, which focuses on medical devices.

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Search The Robot Report The discussion will explore current capabilities, technical and operational challenges, safety and standards considerations, and key lessons learned from early deployments and testing. Attendees will gain a grounded understanding of where humanoids are delivering value now—and what must improve for broader industrial adoption.

The keynote will take place at 10 a.m. ET on the first day of the show.

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The keynote will include insights from: