Robotics & Automation
Cobots, Software-Defined Automation and Agentic AI: The Four Trends Defining Smart Factories in 2026
Smart factories in 2026 are defined by four key trends: collaborative robots (cobots), software-defined automation, industrial AI, and agentic AI. These advancements are reshaping manufacturing by enhancing human-robot interaction, creating flexible architectures, and driving greater autonomy and intelligence.
Kaleo Kekoa·June 28, 2026