The American robotics industry enters 2026 riding an unprecedented wave of commercial breakthroughs, venture capital, and FDA approvals that position the United States at the forefront of global automation. From surgical suites to factory floors to the lunar surface, recent developments signal that robots are transitioning decisively from research curiosities to essential infrastructure, positioning companies, including UiPath (PATH) , Nvidia (NVDA) , Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) and Intuitive Surgical (IS ...