Daily Robot News
July 31, 2026
As Amazon's robotaxi program clears regulatory hurdles and Gemini Robotics unveils humanoid advancements, it's clear we're zooming toward a future where even our commutes and chores are getting an upgrade from carbon-based lifeforms.
Summary
Robotaxi Innovations
Amazon’s Zoox received U.S. approval for paid rides, Amazon's Zoox prepares to charge for rides in Las Vegas, Self-driving vehicle with no steering wheel gets approval.
Advances in Robotics Intelligence
Gemini Robotics 2 enhances whole-body intelligence in robots, Google DeepMind’s AI model can now operate a robot’s entire body, Google’s Gemini can now stomp around as a humanoid robot.
Robotics in Everyday Life
HomeBase USA deploys Simbe robots chainwide after impressive pilot results, Tau Robotics offers humanoid robots for hire in San Francisco, TechForce Robotics launches a network connecting robotic systems for seamless operations.
In Other Robot News
Political Turmoil won’t derail the killer robot program, Robotic vacuums