Global Scans · Robots · Weekly Summary

• China's Noetix Robotics has introduced Bumi, a compact humanoid robot that could bring robotics into everyday homes and classrooms. Digital Watch Observatory
• The robot, which Musk has previously suggested he believes could become the biggest product ever, of any kind, and come to drive over 80% of Tesla's value, represents its next big phase of growth and bet on AI. Investopedia
• In 2026, artificial intelligence is moving from software into the physical world through humanoid robots, autonomous vehicles, and collaborative machines, transforming workplaces and cities. Forbes
• Advanced autonomous systems capable of complete mining cycles without human intervention are expected to achieve commercial viability within 5-7 years. Discovery Alert
• As Japan continues to grapple with an aging population and worker shortage, there's no doubt that Yotel's hybrid-human to robot service model will continue to become more prevalent in hotels and restaurants across Japan. AOL
• Baidu's focus on AI and autonomous driving could drive future growth. Value Sense Blog
• By robot type, collaborative robots (cobot) segment is projected to grow at a fastest CAGR in between 2025 and 2034. Towards FnB
• Lyft Inc. will partner with autonomous vehicle developer Tensor Auto to deploy a fleet of hundreds of robotaxis in North America and Europe beginning in 2027. JD Supra
• Tesla envisions deploying fleets of autonomous robotaxis by the end of 2025 to transform urban landscapes across America. OpenTools
• Waymo's UK launch will begin with a small fleet of human-supervised vehicles, moving to fully autonomous operations by 2026. City AM
• Waymo claims London streets will see its autonomous taxis from 2026. Netscape Nation
• The autonomous vehicle sector could create 38,000 jobs by 2035. City AM
• The creation of the drone wall could be tied to NATO's new defence spending targets. Forbes
• By 2025, Agentic AI systems autonomous agents that analyze, decide, and act will push analytics even further. ImmersiveData
• A new California law will soon authorize police to issue notices of autonomous vehicle noncompliance when they see driverless cars breaking traffic rules. Insurance Journal
• As of 2026, seven core innovations define Carlin's leadership: fully automated haulage and drills, AI-driven ore modeling, drone / geophysical mapping, renewable energy integration, closed-loop water systems, predictive AI maintenance, and proactive land reclamation. Farmonaut
• Wayve, a specialist in embodied AI for autonomous driving, could be in line to raise as much as $2 billion in its next funding round. Robotics & Automation News
• The novelty of autonomous flight will eventually wear off, much like driverless taxis or household robots have become more familiar. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• Tesla will have an estimated 525,000 active Robotaxis by 2030, 17 million cumulative Optimus robot deliveries by 2040, and more than 11 million FSD subscriptions by 2030. TESLARATI
• Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car division, has announced plans to launch its fully autonomous taxi service in London by 2026. Techloy
• One could think of Moxi as the minimum viable humanoid, which is less complex in structure but no less useful in comparison to a humanoid robot. Business Insider
• The partnership with Ukraine has resulted in major investment by Ukraine's largest drone manufacturer into the UK, as Ukrspecsystems will invest £200 million in two new facilities in the UK, creating 500 high-skilled jobs and boosting economic growth. GOV.UK

Last updated: 27 October 2025