Bipartisan Robotics Act Signals Policy Tailwinds for THNQ & ROBO

The domestic robotics industry received a significant legislative nod this week as Reps. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif.

ETF Trends • Feb 6, 2026

AI Robotics Investment Opportunities Extend Beyond Big Tech

The artificial intelligence and robotics investment opportunity extends far beyond the headline-grabbing tech giants, offering exposure to a diverse ecosystem of enablers and application developers that many investors overlook, according to experts at VettaFi's Winter Symposium on Thursday.

ETF Trends • Jan 30, 2026

The Robot ETF Showdown: BOTZ vs. ROBO

The BOTZ and ROBO ETFs hold some of the most promising AI and robotics stocks. Each has a different strategy in terms of company selection and portfolio weight.

The Motley Fool • Jan 29, 2026

Why AI Is the Engine Driving Robotics in 2026

For years, the conversation around robotics felt like a “someday” story for many financial advisors. However, new polling data from VettaFi reveals a massive shift in sentiment.

ETF Trends • Jan 29, 2026

Expert Insights on Navigating the Tech-Driven ‘Physical AI' Up-Cycle

VettaFi recently sat down with Morten Paulsen, head of research for robotics & machinery at CLSA, to discuss the transition of physical AI into a tech-driven industrial up-cycle. Paulsen projects that persistent U.S. labor shortages will drive domestic robot shipments toward a historical high of 40,000 units in 2026.

ETF Trends • Jan 26, 2026

ETF Prime: 5 ETF Stories to Watch as 2026 Gets Underway

Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi, joined host Nate Geraci this week on ETF Prime to preview five key ETF stories to watch in 2026 following a record year that saw nearly $1.5 trillion in net inflows.

ETF Trends • Jan 7, 2026

5 AI and Robotics ETFs for 2026's Investment Supercycle

There is no question that 2026 is already set up to be something of a continuance of 2025, at least in the sense of moving deeper into the world of AI, automation, and robotics.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 5, 2026

Robotics ETFs Or EV ETFs: The Safer Bet For 2026?

Thematic investors are split between two big future bets: robotics and electric vehicles.

Benzinga • Dec 16, 2025

Beyond Hype: The “Super Cycle” Convergence of AI and Robotics

The global economy is entering a supercycle defined by the marriage of AI (the brain) and robotics (the body). At VettaFi's 2026 Market Outlook Symposium, the conversation shifted from speculative hype to tangible utility.

ETF Trends • Dec 11, 2025

Why AI and Robotics Are Now National Security Assets

For the past year, the artificial intelligence (AI) narrative has centered largely on enterprise efficiency and consumer-facing chatbots. However, a distinct shift is underway in Washington that is redefining the sector's growth trajectory.

ETF Trends • Dec 4, 2025