Articles from Association for Advancing Automation (A3)

As humanoid robots move from concept to production reality, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is bringing the industry’s top minds together for the second annual Humanoid Robot Forum, happening September 23, 2025, at the Sheraton Grand Seattle. Registration is open at https://www.automate.org/events/humanoid-robot-forum.

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) today announced the full agenda for its Robotic Grinding and Finishing Conference, set for July 22-23 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. Co-presented with 3M, the two-day event will unite manufacturers, integrators, and automation experts for deep-dive technical sessions, live robotic demos, and peer networking focused on next-generation material-removal solutions that boost quality, throughput, and worker safety. Registration is open at https://www.automate.org/events/robotic-grinding-and-finishing-conference.

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) released its vision for a National Robotics Strategy and shared key policy recommendations with the U.S. Congress today to ensure the United States maintains its leadership in robotics and automation. As AI continues to dominate policy discussions, A3 emphasizes that true global competitiveness requires advancing physical AI applications — namely, robotics.

The North American robotics market saw a decline in both units ordered (down 7.9% to 15,705 units) and revenue (down 6.8% to $982.83 million) during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Despite some bright spots in specific industries, the overall performance reflected in the latest report from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) shows a pullback in robotics investments across key areas, influenced by ongoing economic headwinds faced by North American manufacturers during the first six months of 2024.

The latest technology and application advances for humanoid robots will be the focus of the Humanoid Robot Forum hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) on Monday, Oct 7, at the Renasant Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced three longtime industry pioneers as the winners of the 2024 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards, the world's most prestigious robotics honor.

Top suppliers and users of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and logistics automation convene in Boston next week (October 10-13) for the AMR & Logistics Week. Organized by the Association for Advancing Automation, the event features the latest innovations in one of the fastest growing segments in automation today. Dozens of exhibits, in-person demos and conference sessions offer insights and best practices to help users from any industry get the most out of the flexible, cost-effective and scalable tools.

The Vision Show, North America’s largest machine vision & imaging show, opens in Boston October 11-13 with leading solution providers and industry experts showcasing practical, real-world applications integral to solving challenges across myriad industries. The Vision Show also includes a conference designed to train engineers, business leaders and prospective buyers alike on the latest technologies and developments in machine vision, imaging, sensors, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), collaborative robots, and more. Registration and the full agenda can be found here.

Automate, North America’s largest automation tradeshow, opens today at Huntington Place in Detroit – the first time in this venue after two decades in Chicago. More than 550 robotics and automation vendors will showcase their latest innovations to an expected crowd of 20,000 people who are looking to automation to help overcome labor shortages, increasing demands, and disrupted supply chains. The show runs June 6-9 and is free to attend for anyone ages 12 and older with an interest in robotics and automation.