Daily Robot News

February 03, 2026

Summary

Humanoids

DEEP Robotics Lynx M20 autonomously transports payloads up steep slopes, Figure showcased its robot loading dishwashers brilliantly, China launched humanoid robots for urban management.

Self-Driving

Waymo secured $16B for expansion into 20+ cities, Waymo decreases robotaxi prices, NASA successfully executed its first AI-planned drive with Perseverance.

Drones & Defense

ST Engineering launched a large cargo drone for commercial use, Danish startup raised $760K to develop counter-drone technology, Switzerland integrates mini drones inside armored vehicles for enhanced surveillance.

In Other Robot News

Pivotal is selling flying cars now, OpenClaw emerged as a new AI assistant with security alerts, Chinese schools are mandating AI in their curricula.

Lynx M20 takes on winter with 45° slope climbing and autonomous following in snowy logistics tasks

Waymo matches Uber and Lyft prices as more riders trust robotaxis for their rides

Waymo's robotaxi service to hit London streets with driverless taxis this April

Robot taxis get the green light for pick-ups at San Francisco Airport

Perseverance Rover uses AI-planned drive for the first time on Mars

China deploys robot cops to manage traffic and bring humanoid robots into everyday life

Russia's new plasma engine aims to send humans to Mars in just 30 days

Salt-grain-sized robots can now swim independently, paving the way for breakthroughs in medicine and healthcare

California company sells ultralight electric aircraft for your flying car dreams

New video shows humanoid robot expertly loading and unloading dishwasher like a pro

DJI Mini 3 drone hits a record low price drop of $144 ahead of travel season

Waymo scores $16 billion in funding, gearing up to expand to 20+ cities this year

OpenClaw emerges as a digital servant, but SECURITY risks raise expert eyebrows

Printed signs can steer a robot car toward pedestrians, study reveals. What could go wrong?

Multitasking robots team up to complete tasks in surprising harmony this Video Friday

Chinese robotics firms attract funding as investors pivot to humanoid brains over hardware

Agent corruption: how Moltbook and others navigate the TRANSITIONING internet

trust issues linger as AI takes a step from PILOT to proof in healthcare

Westworld producer says AI is good for FILMMAKERS, but not for Hollywood blockbusters

Poop DNA tests and AI may help find lost pets and their owners who don’t clean up

Danish startup raises $760K to challenge FPV drones with kinetic force

ST Engineering reveals largest unmanned cargo drone at Singapore Airshow, expanding its fleet

Overland AI raises $100 million for off-road robots for the military, total funding reaches $142 million

Tesla ends production of the Model S, a car once hailed as revolutionary

SpaceX acquires xAI for $250 billion as Musk plans data centres in space

Mark Gray discusses lightweight robot arms that team up with humans in latest episode

Switzerland adds tiny spy drones to its armored vehicles for extra surveillance

CES 2026 highlights unusual tech redefining robotics for a changing world

China mandates AI in school curricula to build a workforce of tech-savvy professionals

Google is investing $16 billion in AI energy while others wind down their efforts

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