Global Scans · Robotics · Weekly Summary

• [New] 86% of surveyed employers expect AI and information-processing technologies to transform their business operations by 2030, far more than robotics, automation or energy technologies. The Manila Times
• [New] Bug-sized robots could help pollination on future farms Insect-sized robots crafted by MIT researchers could one day be used to help with farming practices like artificial pollination. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] At CES 2026, TechForce will present its full suite of proprietary robotics technologies, including newly developed platforms designed to increase operational efficiency, improve service speed, and drive incremental revenue for enterprise and multi-location customers. GlobeNewswire
• [New] By the end of 2025, humanoid robots could very well be working alongside people in certain industrial and hospitality settings. Supply Chain 24/7
• [New] Equipped with an autonomous robot arm developed by the Naval Research Laboratory, and funded with DARPA money, Space Logistics will launch an MRV in 2026 to demonstrate Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites. Air & Space Forces Magazine
• [New] Robotics throughput is embedding deeper into U.S. and Chinese production surges, with China's 7,705 humanoid patents over 5 years-5x the U.S. - and 54% of global industrial installs fueling Morgan Stanley's 6.5 B-unit forecast by 2050 (34% drones, 29% home bots). DEV Community
• [New] By late 2025, humanoid robots could ship in tens of thousands, with capabilities rivaling human dexterity. WebProNews
• [New] By 2026, the long-promised productivity boom will finally show up in the data, driven by a new model of work between people, agents and robots - machines that can automate nonphysical and physical work, respectively. investing.com
• [New] 6G networks will provide the foundation to operate cutting-edge technologies of the next decade, including AI, robotics, implantable technologies and many other advancements. The White House
• [New] The Optimus humanoid robot, with plans for 1 million units annually by late 2026, adds another layer of long-term value. Ainvest
• [New] As the year winds down, medtech companies preparing to launch new surgical robots have made several advancements that suggest 2026 will be a year to watch in the rapidly evolving field. MedTech Dive
• [New] AI and robotics could reshape up to one-third of all global jobs within a decade. Software Development Blog
• [New] Beijing's push to develop industrial robots will intersect with the need for maintaining high employment at a time when employment pressure is considerable. Wyoming News Now
• [New] Investors are positioning for long-term growth, with research suggesting that by 2060, more than three billion humanoid robots could be integrated into human society. CyberNews
• [New] Elon Musk's new 2025 project could reshape the world - from AI and robotics to space travel and everyday life. Top Update
• [New] McKinsey argues that foundational models could push robotics from narrowly programmed machines toward general-purpose systems that can perceive, reason and act across many different tasks. Foresight
• [New] By 2026, robots and automated systems will likely handle a growing share of repetitive, physically intense tasks such as trailer unloading, high-bay pallet movements and basic picking. Transport and Logistics ME
• [New] Amazon currently has over 1M warehouse robots deployed and hopes to automate 75% of its global operations by 2027 - a goal that would reduce new human worker hires by 160 K. The Tech Buzz
• [New] China's advancements in AI and robotics are expected to create opportunities first in Asia before expanding to Europe or North America. Marketing-Interactive
• [New] UAE-China Entrepreneurs Forum that started on Saturday in Shanghai, is expected to help double the UAE-China bilateral trade from $101.8 billion in 2024 to $200 billion by 2030, driven by technology, innovation, Start-ups, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Machine Learning. Gulf Today
• [New] The 1 X NEO consumer humanoid home robot is the first to open preorders with a clear price and 2026 delivery window. Winssolutions

Last updated: 29 December 2025