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ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF

ROBO

Market cap $1.97B

77.40 USD

-1.71

2.16%

At close Updated Sep 14, 10:14 AM EDT

1 day

-2.16%

5 days

-3.73%

1 month

-8.76%

3 months

-9.17%

6 months

8.85%

Year to date

9.46%

1 year

18.55%

5 years

12.09%

10 years

187.09%

News

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 36.8%

Neutral 55.3%

Negative 7.9%

AI & Robotics in 2026: 16 Recent Developments for Investors

If AI and robotics suddenly feel like they are moving faster, August gave investors plenty of evidence that the pace really is accelerating. We saw longer-running agents, faster and cheaper inference, AI systems reaching into laboratories and physical equipment, robots learning from fewer demonstrations, and new capital and infrastructure forming around commercial deployment.

AI & Robotics in 2026: 16 Recent Developments for Investors

Governments Are Encouraging Industrial Robotic Growth

The robotics sector, including ETFs like BOTZ, ROBO, and ARKQ, offers early-stage growth potential but requires investor patience and measured position sizing. Industrial robotics, with measurable demand and recurring revenue models (e.g.

Governments Are Encouraging Industrial Robotic Growth

More Signs Of Growth Across AI And Europe

Europe shows tentative signs of improvement, but the recovery remains uneven. AI investment is increasingly influencing U.S. capital spending and trade.

More Signs Of Growth Across AI And Europe

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NVIDIA Raises the Bar on AI Growth: AI ETFs to Win

NVIDIA's 70% growth outlook reinforces the AI boom, benefiting ETFs targeting generative AI, quantum computing, robotics and next-gen software.

NVIDIA Raises the Bar on AI Growth: AI ETFs to Win

Non-Auto Industries Are Quietly Driving the Next Wave of Robot Adoption

For most of the history of industrial robotics, one sector ruled above all others. As recently as 15 years ago, the automotive industry accounted for 70% to 80% of all industrial robot demand, Morten Paulsen, head of research and managing director at CLSA Japan, said during a recent webcast.

Non-Auto Industries Are Quietly Driving the Next Wave of Robot Adoption

How to Talk to Your Clients About AI and Robotics

In this day and age, turn on the TV and chances are you'll see something about AI or Robotics. These two topics are high on people's minds both as investment classes and as something that's becoming part of tangible reality in everyday lives.

How to Talk to Your Clients About AI and Robotics

ROBO: For Diversified Exposure In Robotics At Reasonable Valuations

ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF offers diversified, long-term exposure to the expanding robotics sector. Robotics adoption is accelerating across factories, warehouses, agriculture, healthcare, and notably military applications, driving substantial growth potential. Military robotics, exemplified by Ukraine and China, highlight strategic and economic inflection points for the industry.

ROBO: For Diversified Exposure In Robotics At Reasonable Valuations

Labor Shortage Is Forcing a Robot Revolution in U.S. Manufacturing

The U.S. manufacturing sector is larger than most people realize, with 17% of world manufacturing value added – more than Japan, Germany, Korea, Italy, and France combined. Key Takeaways Recruitment and retention remain the top concern for U.S. manufacturers, with 481,000 job openings recorded in June alone.

Labor Shortage Is Forcing a Robot Revolution in U.S. Manufacturing

How to Build a Humanoid Brain

In our previous guide to building a humanoid robot, we mapped out the three essential pillars of the project: the brain, the body, and the energy systems. Now, it is time to look closer at the brain.

How to Build a Humanoid Brain

AI and Robotics Are a Battleground for U.S. and China. This Is the Best Bet.

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AI and Robotics Are a Battleground for U.S. and China. This Is the Best Bet.

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