# Robotics 'Eyes' And 'Brains' Maker Catapults 85% As AI Checks In With Reality > Source: > Published: 2026-08-18 17:44:04+00:00 Industrial automation may appear to be on the back burner for the artificial intelligence trade, which has lifted chip and memory names rather than robotics gear makers. Yet it may well be the next frontier as AI pushes into the physical world, making machine vision niche player Cognex (CGNX) an IBD 50 Stocks To Watch pick. Shares rallied into earnings on… # Robotics 'Eyes' And 'Brains' Maker Catapults 85% As AI Checks In With Reality Copyright ©2026 Investor's Business Daily, LLC. All rights reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8