Daily Robot News
June 20, 2026
As robots increasingly step into combat roles and venture into space, it's clear we are not just building machines but redefining the very nature of what they can and should do in our society.
Summary
Robotics Innovations and Acquisitions
Hyundai took full control of Boston Dynamics for $325 million, INLIF LIMITED announced its humanoid robotics market entry, Richtech Robotics plans to debut an AI-driven pallet jack at Automate 2026.
Autonomous Vehicles and Regulation
Waymo recalled 3,871 robotaxis amidst scrutiny, Waymo is teaming up with fleet giant Element for scaling, Waymo recently experienced a terrifying robotaxi incident during a construction zone drive.
Space Exploration and Humanoids
NASA launched two little robots to the moon for research, The Verge discussed how future humanoid robots may not resemble humans, VivaTech 2026 showcased AI and humanoids at its conference.
In Other Robot News
AURA Foresight reached the XPRIZE finals to combat wildfires, St. Francis High School's robotics team is heading to the World Championships, Amazon's Astro shares insights on giving robots a soul.