Physical AI in Production Robotics: RoboBusiness 2026 Panel Explores Real-World Applications

RoboBusiness 2026 will take place October 20-21 in Santa Clara, California. The event is the leading gathering for commercial robotics developers, featuring keynotes, technical sessions, and networking.

A highlight is the keynote panel "Beyond the Demo: AI in Production Robots," scheduled for 4:30 p.m. PT on the first day. The panel addresses a pressing question: while physical AI attracts tens of millions in funding, what is it actually achieving in the real world today?

Leaders from Amazon Robotics, Teradyne Robotics, and Cobot will discuss how they apply AI to robots in real customer environments. Topics include perception, autonomy, fleet optimization, maintenance, and software updates, with a focus on building reliable, scalable physical AI that delivers measurable business value.

Bhavana Chandrashekhar, senior manager of applied science at Amazon Robotics, will speak. She manages a team of applied scientists and engineers building autonomous manipulators for Amazon warehouses. Her flagship robots include Robin, which has picked billions of packages, and Vulcan Stow, which has stowed over a million items. She will also present at the Women in Robotics Lunch.

James Davidson, chief AI officer at Teradyne Robotics, will share how he integrates AI across collaborative and autonomous mobile robots, including Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots. With over two decades in AI research and applied engineering, he brings a blend of deep technical expertise and commercial execution.

Michael Vogelsong leads the Foundation Models AI team at Cobot, focusing on robotic manipulation. He previously founded Amazon's Deep Learning Technologies team, developing ML for search, visual search, Alexa, and robotic manipulation. He also served as chief ML engineer at Groundlight and contributed to a personalized cancer treatment now in Phase I clinical trials.

Beyond the panel, RoboBusiness 2026 offers insights into cutting-edge robotics and AI research across manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, logistics, and more. The show includes networking opportunities such as a Mix and Mingle reception on the first day. Full conference passes grant access to all keynotes, technical sessions, and special events, with discounts for academia, associations, and corporate groups. For discount inquiries, email events[at]arrowfly.com.

For sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, download the prospectus. Questions can be directed to Colleen Sepich at csepich[at]arrowfly.com.

Register now to save on your pass to RoboBusiness 2026. The call for speakers is also open.