The Robot Report At RoboBusiness, industry leaders will discuss the state of humanoids as the robots transition from demos to real industrial deployments. The post State of Humanoids keynote brings industry leaders to RoboBusiness appeared first on The Robot Report.
Humanoid robots are moving from headline-grabbing demos toward real-world deployments. At RoboBusiness 2026, the “State of Humanoids” keynote will bring together leaders from Agility, Apptronik, Persona AI, and PSYONIC for a practical look at where the technology stands today—and what must happen next for it to scale.
Humanoid robots have captured global attention, attracting major investment and fueling bold expectations for the future of automation.
But beyond the viral videos and ambitious promises, the key question remains: Where does the technology really stand today?
That question will take center stage in the RoboBusiness humanoid robotics keynote. This panel discussion is for anyone tracking the evolution of humanoids from prototypes to practical tools for manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and other industrial environments.
Industry leaders to discuss the state of humanoids #
The session features Pras Velagapudi, chief technology officer of Agility; Parker Conroy, head of product management at Apptronik; Michael Patrick Perry, head of commercial strategy at Persona AI; and Aadeel Akhtar, founder and CEO of PSYONIC. Together, they represent companies building and commercializing some of the most closely watched humanoid and advanced robotic systems in the industry. Mike Oitzman, senior editor at The Robot Report, will moderate the discussion.
Attendees can expect a grounded conversation about the capabilities humanoids are delivering now, the technical and operational challenges that still need to be solved, and the lessons emerging from early industrial deployments.
The panel will also explore safety, standards, economics, and the milestones required before humanoids can achieve broader adoption across commercial environments.
For robotics developers, automation leaders, manufacturers, investors, and technology strategists, the State of Humanoids keynote offers an opportunity to hear directly from the companies shaping the next phase of robotics.
If you want a clear, practical view of where humanoids create value today—and what it will take for them to scale—you won’t want to miss this session. It will open Day 2 of RoboBusiness on Oct. 21.
The post State of Humanoids keynote brings industry leaders to RoboBusiness appeared first on The Robot Report.
Get AI news in your inbox
Daily digest of what matters in AI.