
Robotics is a hot topic in 2026, especially as it relates to extending AI development. Advancing AI technology, including autonomy, enables a wider range of applications and, with it, an accelerating outlook for growth in robotics companies.
With an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the high double digits, the robotics industry is forecast to grow nearly 200% over the next five years, driven by defense and industrial spending. This is an examination of three robotics stocks that are animating market interest today and where their stock prices could be heading in 2026.