Automate 2026 Show Recap
About this episode
The episode recaps experiences from the Automate 2026 show, focusing on advancements in Physical AI and edge computing.
In Episode 251 of The Robot Report Podcast, hosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman are joined by special guest Sarah Wynn, Senior Editor for Packaging OEM, to recap their firsthand experiences on the show floor at Automate in Chicago. The conversation traces the industry's shift away from early-stage humanoid hype toward the practical, real-world deployment of Physical AI and edge computing. It then transitions into how software orchestration, digital twins, and advanced kinematics are solving labor shortages and preserving vital manufacturing knowledge. The following innovators, executives, and organizations were highlighted or featured via interview vignettes during the episode: Boston Dynamics & Agility Robotics: Discussed regarding the static floor displays of their respective industrial humanoids, Atlas and Digit. ABB: Featured in a vignette with Craig McDonnell (Managing Director, Business Line Industries, ABB Robotics) discussing Physical AI, AI-powered palletizing, and collaborations with Nvidia. FANUC: Highlighted for real-time motion tracking in assembly, protein processing automation, and natural language robot programming. Sereact: Featured in an interview clip with Mason…
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