1930s Japan's steel humanoid robot resurfaces in history books, while Waymo expands to San Jose, Houston, and more cities.U.S. factory output decreases for the 3rd consecutive month, posing a potential risk of recession.China's rare earth export freeze disrupts global EV production lines, impacting industries like robotics and defense.The Congressional Robotics Caucus reemerges in Washington to drive U.S. competitiveness and focus on ethics, education, and R&D.Amazon tests humanoid robots for package delivery, aiming to revolutionize the delivery industry.Walmart and Wing collaborate to launch drone delivery services in over 100 U.S. stores, marking a significant scaling phase.Various AI and robotics companies secure substantial funding to advance technologies in construction, marine autonomy, and workforce tools.Impulse Space secures $300M Series C for in-space mobility, while Walmart and Wing expand drone delivery services across U.S. stores.The HardTech Jobs Board highlights job opportunities in companies like Figure, SpaceX, Boston Dynamics, and more.Upcoming events in the AI and robotics sector include tech summits, hackathons, and conferences worldwide.