The Robot Report is seeking robotics startups five years or younger, across systems, enabling technologies and business approaches, by October 6.
The Robot Report has opened submissions for its 2026 Robotics Startup Radar, an editorial list intended to help readers follow changes in the robotics startup landscape.
The publication says it is looking for startups five years or younger with novel full systems, enabling technologies or business approaches. The radar can cover companies targeting any industry or application, so its scope extends beyond a single robot type or market.
Submissions are due Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The Robot Report says its editorial team will consider entries after submissions close, but applying does not guarantee a place on the final list.
Humanoid companies are within the radar’s stated scope in a specific sense: last year’s list included startups targeting humanoid design, alongside companies working on autonomous mobility, industrial automation and other areas. The 2026 announcement does not identify which startups will be selected or state when the final list will appear.
For a young robotics business, the opportunity is editorial visibility rather than a product launch or deployment program. The Robot Report says the radar can give startups a platform to discuss their technology and bring them to the attention of investors, engineers and other founders.
Startups with questions about the 2026 radar can contact Brianna Wessling at The Robot Report. The immediate next step is straightforward: companies that fit the publication’s stated target should submit before the October 6 deadline.