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Robotics roadmaps from around the world spotlight of the month: United States of America
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Fusion42 · 10 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. leads in robotics innovation with strong private and government R&D funding, especially from the Department of Defense, but faces challenges in scaling domestic manufacturing of robotic hardware. A coordinated national strategy is needed to strengthen production capacity and capitalise on economic benefits of robotics beyond research.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Robotics, Drones & UAV.
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U.S. robotics founders face a shifting market where innovation is strong but manufacturing is fragmented; you can gain advantage by aligning with emerging policy efforts aimed at boosting domestic hardware production. Ignoring production scale risks losing out to global rivals who control robot supply chains.
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