Daily Robot News
February 13, 2026
Summary
Autonomous Vehicle Advances
Waymo unveiled its next-gen robotaxi for production, WeRide and Uber launched commercial service in Abu Dhabi, Hyundai prepares to provide 50,000 IONIQ 5s for deployment.
Humanoid Robot Innovations
China launched the first humanoid robot combat league, Apptronik raised $935 million at a $5B valuation, Italy is using humanoid robots to enhance safety in shipyards.
Robotics Industry Developments
Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter is stepping down after decades, Ambi Robotics launched an AI Skill Suite to enhance robot capabilities, Symbotic acquired Fox Robotics to bolster its logistics solutions.
In Other Robot News
Googles's Gemini 3 upgrade enhances research and science, Aurora claims automated trucks signal a new age in logistics, Get a grip discusses challenges in developing robotic hands.