Launch A humanoid robot will serve as traffic control at the 2026 Hangzhou Marathon, marking one of the first large-scale deployments of physical AI in public event management. Humanoid robot traffic police on duty at 2026 Hangzhou Marathon · Global Times
Launch Meta Meta is building a humanoid robot called Max and already sketching a successor. Meta develops Max humanoid robot / The US company is already preparing an improved version · Informat.ro
Launch Tesla Tesla's robotaxi will operate 20 hours daily, extending service until 2 a.m. in 2026. Tesla Robotaxi Runs 20 Hours a Day, to 2 AM [2026] · shattered.io
Launch Waymo Waymo extended its driverless taxi service in San Diego to three new neighborhoods, broadening its footprint in the city. Waymo expands service in San Diego to include La Jolla, University City and Clairemont · NBC 7 San Diego
Launch A California county has deployed a five-drone firefighting squadron capable of carrying 500-gallon foam payloads and operating at night, each unit controllable by a single operator to reach terrain inaccessible to ground crews. California county deploys autonomous firefighting drones with 500-gallon foam payload to attack wildfires — five-drone strike team can be controlled by a single operator, conduct nighttime ops, and access difficult terrain · Tom's Hardware
Research Researchers develop adaptive control algorithms to stabilize multi-drone formations in flight. Self-adjusting drone controls could make for smoother formation flying · Tech Xplore
Other A humanoid robot named Cakir was deployed to greet attendees at a book fair in Samsun, Turkey. Humanoid robot Cakir greets visitors at Samsun Book Fair · Türkiye Today
Other The Times profiles a multi-fingered robot with musical capability, exploring the mechanics of robotic dexterity rather than reporting a product launch or deployment. This robot has 53 fingers and perfect timing. Is it a pianist? · The Times
Other Waymo A Waymo autonomous vehicle in San Diego halted at a flooded street and required police intervention to navigate around the obstacle, illustrating the technology's caution in handling unexpected road conditions. San Diego Waymo Refuses to Cross Flooded Street, So Police Take the Wheel · Yahoo Autos
Other — Sadiq Khan London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls for a cap on robotaxi deployments in the city, signaling regulatory pressure on autonomous vehicle expansion. Sadiq Khan calls for cap on numbers of robotaxis on London streets · The Guardian
Other Tesla Tesla owners who used plug-in devices to unlock Full Self-Driving without payment now face federal charges carrying up to two years in prison. Tesla drivers used plug-in devices to unlock Full Self-Driving and face up to two years in prison · Yahoo Autos