Robot News September 27, 2026
As robots steadily infiltrate daily life from taxis to delivery services, it’s evident we’re not just accepting their presence— we're eagerly integrating them into the very fabric of our society, despite the occasional hesitation rooted in fear.
Summary
Robots on the Move
America approved its first paid robotaxi without human controls, Tesla aims to ramp up Optimus humanoid production to 1,000 per week, Robot.com expands autonomous delivery to 10 more campuses.
Humanoids and Helpers
GPT-6 Astra can now control a humanoid in unfamiliar spaces, Tesla is negotiating for FSD approval in Ireland, FDA releases draft guidance for robotic surgical devices.
Designs of the Future
Boston Dynamics unveiled a hopping robot that navigates obstacles, China's exoskeletons muscle into the consumer market, Wild Ride showcases humanoid robots for retail.
In Other Robot News
Teen robotics team impresses at a local competition, Philly's Robot Dogs arrive in the city with mixed reactions, City of Taylor seeks public input for naming cemetery robots.