Explore Cutting-Edge Vision, AI, and Humanoid Robotics at Automate 2026 in the Windy City
Taking place June 22-25, 2026, at Chicago’s McCormick Place, Automate 2026 is the largest robotics and automation event in North America, bringing together a host of technologies critical to machine vision, image processing, and automation system development.
For the VSD audience—engineers and engineering managers at OEMs, system integrators, and end-user organizations—this event provides an opportunity to explore the latest automation components, subsystems, and integration solutions under one roof. Key areas highlighted include AI-driven robotics, advanced vision systems, and precision motion control—all important to the development and implementation of modern automated machinery.
Attendees will have access to live demonstrations showcasing practical applications and real-world integration of vision and image processing technologies. The technical conference offers focused sessions led by industry professionals that cover new advances, challenges, and strategies relevant to design, manufacturing, and system integration.
Exploring the Practical Path to Humanoid Robots at Work
A new feature at Automate 2026 is the Humanoid Robot Forum, which dives into the design, deployment, and operational challenges of humanoid robots in industrial settings. This focused forum discusses current capabilities, practical applications, and ongoing development in humanoid robotics technology, reflecting their growing role in automation on the factory floor and other environments.
Automate 2026 is a place to stay current with evolving automation trends, identify technology partners, and gain insights that can inform your engineering projects and integration efforts. For professionals involved in machine vision and automation, the event offers a concentrated view of the tools and ideas shaping tomorrow’s automated systems.
About the Author
Sharon Spielman
Head of Content
Sharon Spielman joined Vision Systems Design in January 2026. She has more than three decades of experience as a writer and editor for a range of B2B brands, most recently as technical editor for VSD's sister brand Machine Design, covering industrial automation, mechanical design and manufacturing, medical device design, aerospace and defense, CAD/CAM, additive manufacturing, and more.