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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Dates:<\/b> Aug 17\u201320, 2026 (Mon\u2013Thu) [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Tuesday, August 18″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Tuesday, August 18, 2026 \u2014 Applications & Industry Impact<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Wednesday, August 19″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Wednesday, August 19, 2026 \u2014 Technology & Innovation<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Thursday, August 20″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Thursday, August 20, 2026 \u2014 Future Roadmaps<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][et_pb_button button_text=”Register” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_url=”https:\/\/dfregistration.com\/national-robotics-leadership-week\/” url_new_window=”on” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ScheduleDates: Aug 17\u201320, 2026 (Mon\u2013Thu) Times: 10:00 AM CT & 3:00 PM CTMonday, August 17, 2026 \u2014 Robotics Foundations 10:00 AM \u2014 Theme: Defining Robotics Today Start the week by examining what robotics means in 2026, from industrial machines to collaborative bots and service robots. This session explores the foundations of robotics and its growing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-79","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/roboticsweek.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/79","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/roboticsweek.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/roboticsweek.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roboticsweek.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roboticsweek.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=79"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"http:\/\/roboticsweek.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/79\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":286,"href":"http:\/\/roboticsweek.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/79\/revisions\/286"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/roboticsweek.org\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=79"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nTimes:<\/b> 10:00 AM CT & 3:00 PM CT[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_tabs _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_tab title=”Monday, August 17″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Monday, August 17, 2026 \u2014 Robotics Foundations<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\nStart the week by examining what robotics means in 2026, from industrial machines to collaborative bots and service robots. This session explores the foundations of robotics and its growing role across industries.<\/li>\n
\nExplore how humans and robots work together in collaborative environments. Learn strategies to enhance safety, productivity, and workforce confidence when introducing robots into organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nSee case studies of robotics applications in logistics, healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing. Gain insight into how robots are solving real-world challenges.<\/li>\n
\nRobotics isn\u2019t just about machines\u2014it\u2019s about people. This session highlights workforce transformation, training, and education strategies to prepare the next generation for robotics-driven careers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nExplore the latest advancements in sensors, AI, and machine learning that are powering smarter, more autonomous robots.<\/li>\n
\nUnderstand how AI integration is creating adaptive, learning robots. Discover how this convergence is shaping the future of robotics across industries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nLearn how to move robotics from pilot projects to enterprise-wide adoption. Case studies will show success factors and lessons learned.<\/li>\n
\nConclude the week by creating a 12-month robotics roadmap. Participants will leave with a tailored action plan for scaling robotics responsibly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n