2026 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards open for nominations

The Robot Report has opened nominations for the 2026 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards, which have recognized leading robotics innovations and organizations globally since 2012. Submissions are invited for innovations initiated, released, or executed between January 1 and December 31, 2025, with a deadline of December 22, 2025. Winners will be honored at an awards gala during the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston on May 27-28, 2026, where some will also demonstrate their robots in the RBR50 Pavilion. The awards cover several categories, including Startup of the Year (for companies under five years old actively testing innovations), Application of the Year (highlighting automation breakthroughs in challenging use cases), Robot of the Year (recognizing game-changing robots in technology and industry impact), and Robots for Good (honoring robots that positively impact society or sustainability). Additional categories include Products, Business, and Applications, focusing on new technologies, business milestones, and productivity improvements. Interested