Hexagon AB has released its 2025 flagship report titled "Future of robotics 2035: Insights from industry experts," providing a comprehensive analysis of the integration of artificial intelligence and robotics over the next decade. According to the report, the coming years will see a significant increase in automation, with 82% of organizations having already boosted their automation investments despite challenges like legacy-system integration. By 2035, experts predict that robots will handle 50% of industrial and service tasks, embedding autonomy as an invisible infrastructure that enhances human capabilities. The report, featuring contributions from industry leaders such as NVIDIA and Turner Construction, emphasizes the importance of treating autonomy as a scaffold for human potential. It outlines three potential paths for the future, with a "managed mesh" economy deemed most likely, where interoperable robots will seamlessly manage routine tasks. Key insights suggest that the collaboration between robots and humans will drive resilience and competitiveness in organizations.