Launch Google DeepMind Google DeepMind released Gemini Robotics 2, a model capable of controlling a robot's full body rather than individual limbs. Google DeepMind says Gemini Robotics 2 enables full body control · therobotreport.com
Launch Qualcomm A Qualcomm-powered humanoid robot failed catastrophically during the company's keynote presentation, collapsing on stage before stagehands removed it. Qualcomm-powered robot collapses spectacularly on stage during company's keynote — prepared stagehands rush to cloak and then carry off stricken humanoid (updated) · Tom's Hardware
Launch Waymo · Geely Waymo is importing thousands of Chinese-made Geely sedans to expand its robotaxi fleet in the U.S., sidestepping tariffs that block consumer EV sales. Americans Can’t Buy Chinese EVs. Waymo Is Importing Thousands · Forbes
Launch Waymo Waymo is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service to Washington, D.C., prompting concerns from the city's existing ride-share workforce. Plans to bring Waymo to Washington, D.C., worry ride-share drivers · prismreports.org
Opinion Hyundai Hyundai positions itself as a Physical AI player in a promotional video rather than announcing a concrete product or deployment. Hyundai’s big bet beyond cars: Physical AI in 2 minutes · koreaherald.com
Opinion UBTECH · Zeekr · NEURA Robotics · Figure — Jeff Burnstein, John Koetsier Humanoid robots are entering factories, but at only 20-50% effectiveness—far short of the 99% reliability manufacturers demand before mass adoption. Humanoid Robots Are Coming To Factories. But Not The Way You Think · Forbes
Other Uber · Lucid · Nuro CNET reports on the interior design of experimental robotaxis being tested by Uber, Lucid, and Nuro, focusing on passenger comfort and cabin features rather than autonomous driving technology itself. Inside the Luxury Robotaxi Uber, Lucid and Nuro Are Testing · CNET
Other Tesla A Tesla Robotaxi was caught driving the wrong way on a Tampa street, exposing gaps in the autonomous vehicle's safety systems and raising regulatory concerns. Wrong-way Tesla Robotaxi in Tampa raises safety, regulation questions · WFLA
Other Portland is moving to regulate robotaxis, though details of the proposed rules remain unclear from available information. Portland moves to regulate robotaxis · Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB