Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang showcased two new small, interactive robots on stage at CES 2026, demonstrating the company's push into physical AI and robotics. These robots, which waddle and chirp, are part of Nvidia's broader strategy to integrate AI into physical machines.

1X is delivering the first batch of $20,000 Neo Beta humanoid robots to customers, marking a significant step in bringing humanoid robots to market, though early adopters may face limitations in robot capabilities[1].

Tesla is aiming for widespread deployment of robotaxis in 2026, as announced by Elon Musk, signaling a major push in autonomous vehicle technology[4].

MIT CSAIL and LIDS researchers developed a mathematically grounded system that lets soft robots deform, adapt, and interact with people and objects, without violating safety limits.[3]

The speech-to-reality system combines 3D generative AI and robotic assembly to create objects on demand.[3]

Figure AI continues to advance its humanoid robot platform with new dexterity and real-world task demonstrations, though no major new product launch or partnership was announced in the past 24 hours.

Tesla and Boston Dynamics have not released new humanoid robotics updates or autonomous system milestones in the past day; focus remains on internal testing and incremental improvements.

Figure AI has announced that its humanoid robot, Figure 02, has successfully completed a 10-hour continuous shift at a BMW manufacturing facility, performing tasks like part sorting and quality inspection with minimal human intervention.

Boston Dynamics has unveiled a new version of Spot with enhanced autonomy and a new 'Spot Arm' for light manipulation tasks, targeting industrial inspection and logistics applications.

Figure AI has announced that its humanoid robot Figure 2 is now capable of performing complex warehouse tasks end-to-end, including picking, packing, and palletizing, with plans to deploy units at BMW and Amazon facilities in early 2026.