Daily Robot News

March 10, 2026

As humanoid robots step into the limelight for everything from Mars research to industry applications, the ongoing evolution of AI and autonomous systems suggests we're moving towards a future where our mechanical counterparts are not just assistants, but integral partners in our daily lives.

Summary

Advancements in Autonomous Vehicles

Amazon's Zoox expanded testing in Phoenix and Dallas, Nissan and Uber finalized a deal for their robotaxis, PlusAI launched their upgraded autonomous driver for freight operations.

Innovations in Humanoid Robots

Samsung debuted a solid-state battery for humanoid robots, NASA's Valkyrie returned to the US from Mars research after 10 years, Figure demonstrated autonomous cleaning skills.

Robotics and AI Partnerships

Nvidia and ABB launched an AI partnership for autonomous robots, LG CNS invested in Dexmate for humanoid industries, Robotic microfluidics platform enhances AI in nanoparticle design.

In Other Robot News

Waymo is planning a significant expansion roadmap, Tesla FSD encountered issues at a railroad crossing, Zio announced a switch to NEO battery cells for its mobile robots.

NASA's Valkyrie robot returns from a decade of Mars research in the US
Amazon's Zoox begins robotaxi testing in Phoenix and Dallas
Self-configuring modular robots could rule the world someday
Meet the humanoid robot defenders rising to keep us safe
Japan hosts a thrilling robot fighting tournament this weekend
Samsung showcases first pouch solid-state battery for humanoid robots
This little guy is up to something with robotic charm
Figure robot proves it can clean your living room autonomously
Nissan and Uber finalize plans for rollout of Wayve-powered robotaxis
Waymo gears up for its 20 city surge
Waymo's car offers help with its disturbance detected mode
Delivery robot politely requests assistance after faceplanting
I painted a robot and now it's kind of a big deal
LG CNS invests to enhance humanoid robots in US industry
Test run with T265 and RoboBaton VIOBOT2 shows promise
A new wearable Centaur robot is here to assist load-carriage
Tesla builds a car without a steering wheel—now what?
Rideshare economy faces disruption from robotic drivers
800,000 human brain cells in a dish learn to play video games
Finally, a robot that does more than a backflip—what's next?
[WATCH] ABB and NVIDIA Transform Robotics with HyperReality in RobotStudio®!
Nvidia and ABB team up for smarter factory robots
Robotic platform revolutionizes lipid nanoparticle design
Waymo vehicle encounters a unique scenario at train tracks
Tesla FSD ignores railroad crossing gate, raises safety concerns
Delivery robot gets stuck trying to fit behind a tent in LA
Anthropic files suit against Pentagon over supply chain risk label
OpenAI robotics head resigns amid concerns over Pentagon deal
ABB partners with Nvidia for improved factory robot training
Zio to equip mobile robots with NEO battery cells for better performance
PlusAI releases upgraded autonomous driver for freight operations
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