Jay Huang: The Dawn of the Next Robot Age

Jay Huang: The Dawn of the Next Robot Age

Author: Bernstein Research March 17, 2026 Duration: 26:28
Global Automation Analyst Jay Huang joins host Richard Moffat to discuss the current state and outlook for the automation and robotics market. Jay delves into the concept of a “robot renaissance”, the challenges of robot adoption, and the technological innovations driving the industry. The discussion also covers the differences in robot adoption across various regions, the role of companies like Keyence in advancing sensor technology, and predictions for the future of automation in light of AI.

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