Humanoid Robots & the Future of Quality - ATQ 35

Track: Thought Leadership

Keywords: Humanoid Robotics, AI, Future of Work, Automation

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Humanoid robots are moving from futuristic concept to real manufacturing conversations.

Note: This episode was recorded live at ASQ’s World Conference on Quality & Improvement (WCQI), so you may hear a little conference-floor background noise along the way.

We talk with Anitha Kapu, Director of Quality & Manufacturing at Amazon, about where humanoid robots fit today, where the hype may be getting ahead of reality, and what their growing presence could mean for quality professionals.

We explore safety, reliability, workforce concerns, new skills for quality engineers, and the role quality teams may play in helping this technology move from concept to operational reality.

Plus, Quality News You Can Use, featuring Ask Quincy, ISO 9001:2026, and The Quality Show.

Resources & links:

• Progress Report: Robotics & Manufacturing Trends — A quick look at robotics and manufacturing trends.
• The AI Advantage in Manufacturing — How AI is changing manufacturing performance and decision-making.
• Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals — A practical AI primer for quality professionals.
• Machine Learning Fundamentals — An introduction to machine learning for quality and manufacturing.
• ISO 10218-1:2025 – Industrial Robot Safety — Safety requirements for industrial robots.
• ISO 10218-2:2025 – Robot Applications and Cells — Safety guidance for robot systems and integration.