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One Week After XPONENTIAL: The Momentum Hasn’t Slowed Down

May 22, 2026
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By Michael Robbins President & CEO, AUVSI It has been a full week since XPONENTIAL 2026 wrapped, and our team has spent most of that week in follow-up meetings, strategy calls, policy conversations on Capitol Hill and in state capitols, partnership discussions, and nonstop debriefs with the team and leaders across the autonomy ecosystem. In other... Continue reading

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XPONENTIAL 2026 Generates More Than $10 Million in Economic Impact as Global Autonomy Industry Convened in Detroit

May 21, 2026
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World’s largest autonomy event brought nearly 10,000 attendees, 600+ exhibitors and global industry leaders from 50+ countries to Huntington Place DETROIT (May 20, 2026) — Nearly 10,000 attendees from across the drone, robotics, defense, manufacturing and autonomous systems sectors convened in Detroit, Michigan last week (May 11-14) for XPONENTIAL 2026, the world’s largest event for uncrewed systems and robotics. “XPONENTIAL 2026 made clear that autonomy is no longer about proving what’s possible — it’s about scaling what works,” said... Continue reading

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XPONENTIAL 2026 Closes Out with a Focus on the Future of Human-Robot Interaction, Domestic Manufacturing, and Real-World Deployment

May 15, 2026
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XPONENTIAL 2026 wrapped Thursday in Detroit with another full day of programming, packed show floor activity, and forward-looking conversations centered on how robotics and autonomous systems are increasingly intersecting with society, industry, and everyday operations. The day’s keynote featured roboticist and researcher Kate Darling, whose work explores the legal, social, economic, and ethical dimensions of robotics and... Continue reading

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XPONENTIAL 2026 Day Three Brings Scaling Autonomy, Trusted Supply Chains, and Global Collaboration into Focus as a Landmark Week in Detroit Nears Its Close

May 14, 2026
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Day three at XPONENTIAL 2026 kept the momentum at full throttle as thousands of attendees packed Huntington Place for another day of high-impact conversations shaping the future of robotics and autonomous systems across air, ground, and maritime domains. The morning keynote program focused heavily on the realities of scaling autonomy from innovation to operational deployment.... Continue reading

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XPONENTIAL 2026 Day Two Delivers Packed Crowds, Major Policy Conversations, and High-Energy Industry Momentum

May 13, 2026
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Day two of XPONENTIAL 2026 kept Detroit buzzing as thousands of attendees filled Huntington Place for packed keynote sessions, nonstop show floor activity, major policy discussions, and the official opening of the sold-out XPO Hall. Michael Robbins opened the day with the AUVSI Community Address, emphasizing that autonomy has moved beyond experimentation and is now central... Continue reading

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XPONENTIAL 2026: Michael Robbins Community Address

May 12, 2026
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Good morning, everyone. Welcome to XPONENTIAL 2026. I want to first recognize the incredible AUVSI team – our dedicated, mission-driven staff, our outstanding Board of Directors, our chapter leaders, Advocacy Committee leaders, and the many volunteers who help carry this organization forward. Thank you for the work you do 365 days a year to advance... 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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