Robotics Summit & Expo 2026
Robotics Summit & Expo 2026 focuses on the design, development, manufacturing, deployment, and scaling of commercial robotics systems. The program covers enabling technologies, engineering best practices, AI, software, sensing, motion control, ROS, humanoids, healthcare robotics, logistics, manufacturability, and commercialization for developers building robots for real markets.
Event at a glance
Dates: May 27, 2026 – May 28, 2026
Duration: 2 Days
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Event status: PAST
Main themes
Humanoid robotics
Robotics software and simulation
Medical and assistive robotics
Industrial automation
Why this event matters
This is one of the most useful North American events for robotics developers rather than general industrial buyers. It is concentrated on the engineering and product decisions behind commercial robots, with strong participation from Boston-area robotics companies and global robotics leaders.
Speakers and community
Noland Arbaugh - the first Neuralink user, speaking from the perspective of human-machine interfaces and assistive technology. | Anders Beck - Universal Robots VP of AI Robotics Products, focused on collaborative robot intelligence. | Aaron Parness - Amazon Robotics Director of Applied Science, known for applied robotics research and warehouse robotics. | Brian Gerkey - Open Robotics board chair and Intrinsic CTO, a central figure in ROS and open robotics. | Alberto Rodriguez - Boston Dynamics Director of Robot Behavior for Atlas, focused on humanoid behavior and autonomy. | Joyce Sidopoulos - MassRobotics co-founder and COO, connecting robotics startups, industry and ecosystem growth.
Venue and setting
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Previous editions
Robotics Summit & Expo 2025 took place April 30-May 1, 2025 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and included co-located DeviceTalks Boston activity.
