In the shadow of the recent giant ProMat 2025 trade show in Chicago, with robot makers from China highly visible, a US trade organization has said action must be taken for America to continue to lead the world in robot technology.
Last week, The Association for Advancing Automation -better known as A3 – issued a set of policy recommendations it says are needed to do just that.
Those six guidelines, delivered to Congress, are published below:
Establish a Central Government Robotics Office and a Robotics Commission – A dedicated federal office to coordinate robotics policy, innovation, and industry collaboration, along with a Robotics Commission of appointed industry and academic leaders to formulate policy recommendations to assert US leadership in robotics and bolster economic and national security.
Implement Tax Incentives to Drive Adoption – Tax credits and incentives to accelerate robotics investment and innovation.
Government as a Leading Adopter – Encouraging federal agencies to integrate robotics into their operations, setting an example for industry.
Expand Workforce Training Programs – Investing in STEM education and upskilling programs to prepare workers for automation-driven industries.
Fund Academic Research & Commercial Innovation – Strengthening public-private partnerships to drive breakthrough robotics advancements.
Develop New Industry Standards – Modernizing standards to support safe and effective AI-powered robotics deployment.
A3 notes that “As AI continues to dominate policy discussions, A3 emphasizes that true global competitiveness requires advancing physical AI applications — namely, robotics. “
“The United States is at a critical moment in shaping the future of automation,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of A3. “While AI is a major focus, we cannot afford to fall behind in robotics. Our vision for a national strategy provides a roadmap for strengthening competitiveness, innovation, and workforce readiness.”
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 A3 also calls for the creation of a cross-government task force and a centralized robotics office to coordinate efforts across industries and agencies. It recommends a Robotics Commission similar to previous government appointed Commissions in key technology areas such as AI, cybersecurity, and biosecurity.
A3 added that “This strategy vision aims to drive economic growth, enhance national security, and ensure that the US remains a leader in robotics-driven innovation.”
Noted SCDigest editor Dan Gilmore, “We are entering the robotics era, and the country that grabs technology leadership will be in a strong position. I will note a recently published article in the Wall Street Journal on Chinese gains in humanoid robots, which should serve as a wake-up call to the US.”
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