July 15, 2026 | Working in Automation | AI

What do YOU Like Most About Working in Automation?

It’s an exciting time to be involved in automation. As we learned at Automate 2026, the technology is changing faster than ever, especially in the fields of robotics and AI. But it’s not just cutting-edge science-fiction becoming reality. It’s also the explosion of applications and the expansion of automation beyond the places it’s been traditionally found. At Automate 2026, we spoke with a lot of people who are invested in automation, and we asked them one simple question: What do YOU like most about working in automation today? Read More

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