Daily Robot News

February 01, 2026

Summary

AI Deals & Disputes

Nvidia CEO calls OpenAI investment "probably the largest we've ever made" despite internal doubts, Claude now plans Mars rover routes for NASA, Moltbook exposed database let anyone hijack AI agents

Autonomous Transport

Waymo raising $16B at $110B valuation, Americans warming to robotaxis but only in their own cities, SpaceX wants 1M satellites for orbital AI data centers

EV Market Moves

BMW iX3 2027 model sold out through 2026, Volkswagen missing from affordable EV conversation despite ID promise, Honda wants cars sharing road condition data

Computer brains map out learning in wild new ways that will blow your mind

Waymo scores massive funding boost

Nvidia boss backs AI partner OpenAI

Robots CRUSH January with big wins

NASA uses AI to map Mars rover's wild adventure route

Chinese regulators hammer Kuaishou with massive $3.7 million fine for streaming rule break

Robot cars hitting streets: Americans get curious as driverless taxis roll into more neighborhoods

BMW's electric SUV vanishing fast - only a few 2027 models left on the market

Germany's hydrogen network struggles

NASA preps moon rocket for crucial test, getting ready to launch first crewed mission around lunar orbit

Woodchips transform receipt paper into greener, more sustainable product

SpaceX wants to launch massive satellite network for AI internet power

Exhaust manifold bolts: Why they fail and break

Computer assistants learn to solve tricky problems by teaching themselves coding tricks

Honda's road repair

Volkswagen aims to shake up affordable electric car market with new strategy

Apple store updates Mac buying process to match iPhone shopping experience

Twitter might kill secret accounts now that Elon Musk opens up the platform's behind-the-scenes code

People with disabilities find clever hacks using YouTube and simple tape for custom device mounts

Phone companies track where you go without asking

Nvidia backs massive OpenAI deal

Robots transform warehouse work with major new tech

Security hole lets hackers hijack AI agents on Moltbook

Doctors solve mystery of statin muscle ACHES

NVIDIA backs OpenAI HUGE

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