Waves come and go. The robotics wave is coming again

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These people are looking into doing some smart stuff with robotics brains:

https://www.pi.website/




Watch this video for a bit of an insight:


Yep, it's been a few years since robotics was going to be the "next big thing", I believe that this year will be the year it starts to make real progress.

Do I want to do what these people are doing? NOPE?!

But, I would like to use what they are building and apply it in different and novel ways.

That is the bit that interests me.  Watch this space, there is going to be a LOT more focus on robotics, AI and how to do novel and creative things and maybe some education training along the way too.  Inspiring others and seeing them get creative & come up with things you haven't thought of is so rewarding, I'm looking forward to 2026 and where it is going to lead to.


https://ifr.org/ifr-press-releases/news/world-robotics-2026



https://brightpick.ai/resources/predictions-for-2026-whats-next-for-robotics/


https://standardbots.com/blog/robotics-companies


https://www.cognitivemarketresearch.com/blog/emerging-trends-and-opportunities-shaping-the-robotics-industry-in-2026


https://robohorizon.com/en-us/magazine/2026/01/beyond-the-hype-a-brutally-honest-guide-to-investing-in-robotics-in-2026/


https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2025/10/20/the-5-biggest-robotics-trends-in-2026-you-must-get-ready-for-now/


https://robodk.com/blog/top-robotics-trends-2026/


https://www.seedtable.com/best-robotics-startups


https://roboticsjobs.co.uk/career-advice/robotics-hiring-trends-2026-what-to-watch-out-for-for-job-seekers-recruiters-


NEWS just in:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c620177qdg5o



Tesla also announced plans to end production of its Model S and Model X vehicles. It will now use the manufacturing plant in California that made those cars to produce its line of humanoid robots - known as Optimus.


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