Mobile Robotics 2026 - Trends in Logistics Automation

In this session, expert Javier Miguélez and moderator Matt Wade will discuss the shift from hardware-centric sales to service-based success, offering vendor-agnostic advice on mitigating supplier risk and choosing between OEM or third-party maintenance. Attendees will gain a strategic understanding of why the industry is in "heavy flux" and how to navigate the 33% failure rate currently plaguing AMR projects. The discussion will also cover the geopolitical landscape, evaluating the rise of Chinese robotics in the West and the competitive future of North American leaders. Finally, the session looks ahead to the next decade, forecasting the impact of interoperability standards, fleet manager normalization, and the high-growth potential of picking automation and truck loading.