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    A Defining Year for Autonomy Policy: Where AUVSI’s Advocacy Stands in 2026

    Autonomy policy does not move in one place. This year it has moved in Senate committee markups, in House floor amendments, in FAA rulemaking dockets, and in a Congressional hearing room where AUVSI's president testified directly against a fast-closing window. Across air, ground, maritime, and defense, 2026 has been a year of real legislative movement for... Continue reading

    AUVSI’s 2026 Hill Day: Industry Unites on Capitol Hill to Advance Autonomy Policy

    On June 24, more than 100 industry leaders, advocates, and board members gathered in Washington, D.C. for our 2026 Hill Day, bringing the full weight of the robotics and autonomous systems industry to Capitol Hill for a day of focused, high-impact engagement.  Across more than 90 meetings with Members of Congress and their staff, AUVSI member delegations representing the air, ground, and maritime domains made the case for... Continue reading

    Furuno and Tocaro Blue Collaborate to Advance Radar-Based Perception for Autonomous Marine Systems

    Camas, WA - Furuno USA has announced a collaborative effort with Tocaro Blue to accelerate the development of next-generation Radar perception technologies for unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and advanced maritime autonomy systems. As the maritime industry moves toward greater automation and AI-driven decision-making, Radar is evolving from a traditional navigation tool into a critical data source... Continue reading

    FarSounder and Tocaro Blue Announce an Integration Delivering Enhanced Marine Navigation

    FarSounder has expanded the capabilities of its Argos Forward Looking Navigation Sonar (FLS) with an integration with Tocaro Blue’s ProteusCore™ software. This new integration brings AI-powered Radar perception to FarSounder’s SonaSoft™ Lt navigation software, delivering even greater situational awareness for users navigating challenging marine environments. FarSounder’s Argos 3D FLS systems are designed to help mariners... Continue reading

    XPONENTIAL 2026 Arrives in Detroit Next Week: 5 Things to Know About the World’s Largest Autonomy Event 

    10,000+ attendees, 550+ exhibitors, and 100+ sessions to explore how robotics, drones and autonomous systems are moving to real-world deployment  DETROIT (May 4, 2026) — The global robotics and autonomous systems industry will convene in Detroit next week as XPONENTIAL 2026 takes over Huntington Place from May 11–14. The event brings together industry, government, defense and end users at a pivotal moment for the sector, as autonomy... Continue reading

    Detroit Conference Preview: See How Autonomous Technologies are Already Being Deployed and What Michigan Industry Can Learn to Accelerate Adoption

    XPONENTIAL 2026 brings together industry, government and companies deploying these technologies to examine how robotics and autonomous systems are already being used, and what it will take to scale them safely and quickly More than 100 sessions and live demonstrations will spotlight real-world applications, regulatory realities and workforce impact Technologies on display will address disaster... Continue reading

    Membership Month Spotlight: From XPONENTIAL Europe to Detroit—Building a Robot-Ready Future Together 

    March was Membership Month, and all month we celebrated the power of connection, collaboration, and access in the rapidly evolving autonomy ecosystem. But our members are helping shape and build the future all year long. Last week, XPONENTIAL Europe in Düsseldorf was a vivid reminder of why membership matters—and how that momentum continues well beyond March.  With a sold-out show floor, record attendance, and delegations from Europe, the U.S., Asia, Africa, and beyond,... Continue reading

    XPONENTIAL Europe Advances Global Autonomy and Mobility, Setting the Stage for XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit

    DÜSSELDORF, Germany — XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 concluded its gathering for the global autonomy and robotics industry, bringing together approximately 360 exhibitors from 43 countries alongside thousands of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators. The event reflected the industry’s rapid growth, increasing strategic importance, and rising demand for autonomous systems across commercial, civil, and defense applications. “XPONENTIAL... Continue reading

    The Yamato Trap: What Japan’s Mega-Battleships Should Teach Us About the Future of the U.S. Navy

    by Michael Robbins, AUVSI President & CEO In the late 1930s, Japan built two of the most formidable warships ever conceived. Yamato and Musashi were floating proof of industrial power and a theory of victory—giant, heavily armored battleships that could outgun any rival in decisive surface combat. But they were masterpieces built for a style... Continue reading

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    Since 1972, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has enabled technical innovation, supportive policy, and inspired academic breakthroughs in the uncrewed industry.

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