Daily Robot News
March 23, 2026
As humanoid robots seamlessly blend into service roles like waitstaff and umpires, it's clear we're no longer just imagining a future of machines among us — we're actively building it, one awkward dance step at a time.
Summary
Humanoids on the Move
Building Asimov is improving its walking skills, Moonwalking Humanoid impresses with lifelike agility, Humanoid Robot Umpire makes its debut.
Robots in Service and Entertainment
McDonalds Humanoids serve and greet in a Chinese city, Dancing Robot Chaos causes chaos at a California restaurant, Tennis Playing Robot showcases impressive skills against humans.
Investment and Growth in Robotics
Uber's $1.25bn Deal with Rivian expands its robotaxi fleet, FlexQube's $13M Deal for mobile robots shows potential for major expansion, Investor Sees Frontier in Europe as the next hub for physical AI growth.
In Other Robot News
University of Essex wins a national award for fruit-picking robot, Ricket Robot Project shows off its year-long development, MAXOLUTION introduces a mobile platform with contactless charging.