[dadoomer]

As far as I know, the field of robotics sees plenty of innovation with no deep learning involved.

Whether you count robotics as AI is up to debate, I suppose

[melony]

Any real innovation on the mechatronics side? The computer vision and controls are now increasingly dominated by deep learning.

[dadoomer]

There have been strong deep-learning contributions to control, but I wouldn't say control is dominated by deep learning at this point. For instance, take a look at ICRA 2022 awards for "Outstanding Dynamics and Control" and "Outstanding Locomotion".

https://icra2022.org/program/awards