Top 10 Trends in Autonomy and Robotics

This Carahsoft report outlines 10 trends in autonomy and robotics for federal, defense, state, and local government agencies. It examines technologies transforming surveillance, emergency response, infrastructure monitoring, and logistics, including anticipated FAA Part 108 and 146 rules expected by the end of 2026.

Readers will learn how maritime autonomy, drone swarms, human-machine teaming, and AI-enabled robotics support government missions. The report examines Drone-as-First-Responder programs that can arrive before ground responders and Drone-as-a-Service models that eliminate the need to maintain internal fleets. Carahsoft states that autonomous solutions provide a “cost and resource efficient means to gather data and situational awareness.” The report also addresses counter-UAS capabilities and autonomous resupply in hazardous environments.