Businesswire·2026-01-20 13:10Core Insights - The third annual Humanoid Robot Forum will be part of Automate 2026, North America's largest robotics and automation trade show, scheduled for June 22-25 at McCormick Place, Chicago [1][2] - A dedicated Humanoid Robot Pavilion, sponsored by NVIDIA, will be introduced at the event, highlighting the growing interest in humanoid robotics within the automation ecosystem [2][4] Event Details - The Humanoid Robot Forum will be a separate, paid conference co-located at Automate, taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, focusing on humanoid robot development, deployment, and enabling technologies [3] - The Humanoid Robot Pavilion will be free to attend for all Automate show attendees, featuring demonstrations and a theater for exhibitors to present their products [4] Attendance and Participation - Automate 2026 is expected to attract over 50,000 automation professionals from various sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and energy, as well as the general public [5] - The event aims to provide attendees with insights into the current state of humanoid robotics, the challenges that remain, and potential real-world applications [2]