Daily Robot News
September 03, 2026
As the robotaxi wars heat up and economic upheaval looms, it seems we're simultaneously racing towards a future where robots drive our cars and potentially take over our jobs—still, optimism remains high for our metal companions.
Summary
Robotaxis in Action
Wayve and Uber launched autonomous rides in the UK, Tesla added 230 vehicles to its fleet in Austin, while Waymo registered 200 additional vehicles in Texas today.
Humanoid Robots Advancement
Figure showcased stairs climbing capabilities, Musk predicts 1 billion humanoid robots in a decade, and a Russian store incident with a humanoid raised concerns on robot creations and safety.
Robotics and Automation Innovations
Meta is testing arms that could replace 80% of human workloads, Corvus Robotics secured funding and appointed a new CEO, and a new robot vacuum aims to rival stick vacuum suction power from CNET.
In Other Robot News
Tesla confirmed its FSD was active during a fatal accident, Bill Gates warns about economic upheaval from robotic replacements, and Xiaomi introduced a factory blogger robot.