Software Defined Automation

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Futuristic smart factory with advanced robots and human technicians working collaboratively in a highly automated, efficient, and technologically advanced environment.

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