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From humanoids to robotic surgery, track the technologies, sectors, and policies shaping the future of automation.

Featured Trend Reports

Humanoids

Tesla, Figure, 1X: How humanoids are moving into logistics

Humanoid robots are transitioning from research labs to real-world applications, with major players like Tesla Optimus and Figure AI leading the charge into warehouse automation.

AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots)

Warehouses hit 20% adoption by 2027

Autonomous Mobile Robots are revolutionizing warehouse operations, with adoption rates accelerating as companies seek to optimize logistics and reduce labor costs.

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Surgical Robotics

Why MedTech robotics is the fastest-growing robotics sub-sector

Surgical robotics is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by precision requirements, aging populations, and technological advances in AI and haptics.

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Defense & Drones

How geopolitics is fueling investment

Geopolitical tensions are driving massive investments in defense robotics and autonomous systems, with drones and unmanned vehicles leading the charge.

Data Visualizations

Trend Adoption Curves

Humanoid robot investment doubled YoY

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Tech Maturity Timeline

Gartner-style hype curve for robotics technologies

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Geographic Heatmap

China subsidies vs. US reshoring impact

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Geopolitical Drivers

China

Subsidies & Industrial Policy

China's aggressive robotics subsidies and industrial policy are driving rapid adoption and innovation in manufacturing automation.

US

Reshoring Incentives & DoD Contracts

US reshoring incentives and Department of Defense contracts are fueling domestic robotics development and deployment.

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EU

Robotics Regulations & Horizon Europe

EU robotics regulations and Horizon Europe funding are shaping the regulatory landscape and research priorities.

What's Next - Analyst Insights

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HumanoidsPro

Tesla Optimus will enter pilot deployment in 2026 — we expect humanoids to reach $10B TAM by 2030.

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DronesPro

Autonomous drones could see major regulatory shifts in EU airspace by 2027.

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MedTechPro

Surgical robotics market will grow 25% CAGR through 2030, driven by AI integration.

Logistics

AMR adoption in warehouses will accelerate as labor costs continue rising.

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