Robotics panel to discuss reshoring manufacturing to US
The Robot Report: RoboBusiness 2026 panel to discuss reshoring with robots
The Spot quadruped conducts inspections at a Michelin plant in Lexington, S.C. Source: Boston Dynamics Robotics is a key enabler of reshoring production to the U.S., but there is little consensus on how to best encourage it. Most industrial automation is made by foreign-owned companies, but can recent policies such as tariffs and FCC import restrictions help promote reshoring? At RoboBusiness 2026, which will be on Oct. 20 and 21 in Santa Clara, Calif., industry experts will discuss how to encou
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Robotics is considered a key enabler for moving manufacturing production back to the United States, though there is little agreement on the best approach. A panel at an industry conference will discuss how to encourage manufacturers and robotics suppliers to reshore to or expand operations in the U.S., while examining software advances, workforce development, and supply chain challenges. The discussion will also address multinational relationships, cybersecurity, geopolitical concerns, and the need for a national robotics strategy, with the understanding that most industrial automation is currently made by foreign-owned companies.
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