Daily Robot News
September 17, 2026
As the line between helpful and horrifying blurs, the robotics landscape is increasingly divided between life-saving innovations and militaristic ambitions, leaving us to wonder if today's robots will heal humanity or herald its downfall.
Summary
Humanoid Robot Innovations
Agility’s Digit 5 received safety upgrades with new legs, Goldman Sachs predicts 6.5M humanoids by 2035, Japanese Company is developing a humanoid ‘ambulance’ for repairs.
Autonomous Vehicle Developments
Waymo launched a robotaxi service in Las Vegas, Minneapolis might require drivers in Waymos due to safety concerns, Volkswagen's Moia self-driving plans are scrapped for lack of investors.
Military and Safety Robotics
China is exploring humanoid robots for warfare, Futurism cautioned that robot soldiers are getting terrifying, MIT is rethinking robot safety in the era of AI.
In Other Robot News
Robotic lab runs optics experiments on demand, Agility introduces a new humanoid with safety improvements, Huawei is accused of stealing robot technology.