Daily Robot News
February 08, 2026
Summary
Humanoid Robotics Showdown
Boston Dynamics' Atlas wowed with backflips, Boston Dynamics introduced new skills for Atlas, Trade Unions expressed concerns over robots replacing blue-collar jobs.
Autonomous Vehicles in the Spotlight
Tesla asserted Robotaxis are operated without humans, Waymo admitted overseas help in their Robotaxis, Mercedes-Benz steps up its autonomous ride-sharing initiative with the S-Class.
AI and the Future of Tech
GPT-5.3-Codex developed itself using its own technology, Anthropic is launching a faster version of Opus 4.6, This is AI’s endgame presents a bold vision for the future of AI.
In Other Robot News
Arrests were made with help from aerial technology, Russia’s domestic drone efforts yield mixed results, Amazon's warehouse tours give insights into the future of logistics.