Daily Robot News
February 18, 2026
As humanoid robots begin to dominate festivals and showcase impressive feats, it's clear we're not just entertaining ourselves but inching closer to a reality where they navigate our daily lives—even if that means battling their own design flaws and safety issues.
Summary
Humanoid Robots Showcasing Skills
Live Science highlighted impressive kung-fu moves of humanoid robots, NBC News reported on humanoid robots taking center stage for the Lunar New Year, KUKA expanded its KMP line for enhanced material handling.
Robotaxi Challenges
CBS News unveiled the rising crash count of Tesla robotaxis in Austin, Electrek assessed the status of robotaxis eight months post-launch, Gizmodo revealed the alarming crash rate of Tesla robotaxis compared to human drivers.
Innovations in Robotics
Geek+ introduced Gino 1 mobile manipulator for versatile warehouse tasks, Gather AI secured $40M funding to enhance AI visibility in facilities, Medtronic received FDA clearance for its Stealth AXiS spinal surgery robot.
In Other Robot News
Waymo defended its use of remote assistance in robotaxi operations, Hobby coders created an unexpected vacuum robot army, Amazon halted the 'Blue Jay' warehouse robot project after a short run.