Publications
Deep-dive research, podcast episodes, and live briefings analyzing the critical technology battlegrounds.
The Autonomous Vehicle Crossroads: America’s Innovation Advantage Hits the Adoption Roadblock
A strategic net assessment identifying a critical adoption gap in AVs, where U.S. technical superiority is being neutralized by lacking industrial capacity and regulatory support.
Quantum
Analyzing the race for quantum advantage, error correction, and cryptography.
NOTIFY MENavigating the Competitive Frontiers of Autonomous Vehicle Technology
While the U.S. holds a tenuous lead in the autonomous vehicle (AV) race, China is rapidly closing the gap. By mid-2025, Chinese firms logged over 149 million autonomous miles—outpacing America’s 106 million miles by a factor of 1.4. This newsletter breaks down the U.S.-China AV competition, exploring how massive data collection, leaps in domestic chip production, and shifting legal landscapes are defining the future of this critical dual-use technology.
The Robot Deficit: Diagnosing the U.S.-China Competition in Robotics for Advanced Manufacturing
Evaluating the role of autonomous systems and robotics in shaping the future of advanced manufacturing and national security competition.
READ REPORTWill the United States or China Lead in Humanoid Robotics?
Humanoid robots are billed as the next leap in advanced manufacturing. While China has established a formidable lead in commercial models and mass production, the U.S. still has a window of opportunity to catch up. Read the deep dive.
AI+ Robotics Summit
The AI+ Robotics Summit convened leading experts across industry, academia, and government to discuss the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.
Memos to the President: Robotics
In our eleventh episode, SCSP's Abigail Kukura and Brady Helwig highlight the key objectives of the newest Memo to the President about a National Robotics Strategy for the new Trump Administration.
Memos to the President: Advanced Manufacturing
In our Episode 13, SCSP's Addis Goldman and Brady Helwig highlight the key objectives of the newest Memo to the President all about revitalizing U.S. advanced manufacturing capabilities in a new Trump Administration.
Welcome to the Arena
Who’s Ahead, Who’s Behind, and Where We Are Headed Next in the U.S.-China Technology Competition.
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Harnessing the New Geometry of Innovation
A comprehensive assessment of the platforms and technologies shaping U.S. competitiveness in the era of strategic technology competition.
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