Iván Hernández Dalas: 2026 Robotics Summit & Expo Recap

In this episode, The Robot Report editorial team recaps the major highlights, central themes, and networking events from the Robotics Summit and Expo in Boston.

We break down key presentations, including Brian Gerkey’s insights on the role of open source technology in this era of AI. We also discussed Mikell Taylor’s practical framework for deploying reliable, “worthy” robots.

Finally, we share highlights from the closing keynote interview with Noland Arbaugh, the world’s first Neuralink user, who discussed his groundbreaking journey with brain-computer interface technology and play chess live on stage with Chris Matthieu from RealSense.

Show timeline

  • 1:40 – Recap and takeaways from the 2026 Robotics Summit and Expo with Steve Crowe, Eugene Demaitre, Brianna Wessling and Mike Oitzman
  • 22:55 – Keynote recap: Brian Gerkey
  • 28:42 – Keynote recap: Mikell Taylor
  • 36:11 – Keynote recap: Noland Arbaugh

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