Daily Robot News
April 01, 2026
As humanoids get increasingly sophisticated, it's clear that the race is not just for functionality but for emotional connection; robots are not just tools anymore, they’re learning to smile while mobilizing a revolution in our daily lives.
Summary
Humanoid Robot Advances
Figure AI showcased a self-walking humanoid at a photoshoot, AGIBOT celebrates its 10,000th humanoid robot rollout, and New Factory in China claims one unit every 30 minutes.
Autonomous Vehicle Expansions
Waymo hints at a Tokyo launch in months, Waymo now operates 24/7 rides in San Antonio, and Baidu experiences robotax paralysis in Wuhan.
Robotics and AI Innovations
Neuralink empowers ALS patients to communicate, OpenAI raises $122 billion to boost AI advances, and Physical AI integrates with modular robotics for operational tasks.