Daily Robot News
June 08, 2026
From convenience stores to self-driving taxis, it's clear we're on the brink of a robotic renaissance, but perhaps we should pause as we teach our new electronic friends how to coexist safely with humanity.
Summary
Humanoid and General-Purpose Robots
Hong Kong opens its first convenience store operated by a humanoid robot, China tests its first general-purpose humanoid robot in real-home trials, A wheeled robot competes to get into our homes.
Autonomous Vehicles and Delivery
Europe is opening up to self-driving taxis, Robots could soon deliver your pizza, Waymo is repurposing old EV batteries for new uses.
Robot Challenges and Innovations
Ukrainian robot defended a key position for 45 days, Robot performance had a mishap involving a child in China, Youth robotics programs are emerging in Connecticut.
In Other Robot News
Getawaymo discusses a unique case of a burglar fleeing in a robotaxi, We sang happy birthday to our robot friend Éloi, Waymo tests Hi-Beam lights for better visibility on freeways.