In our latest wrap-up of CES 2026 we again make a selection from the unprecedented volume of robotics announcements made in Las Vegas. Visitors to the show saw a broad range of systems that combine artificial intelligence with physical automation. Many of those announcements showed concrete applications, deployment readiness and commercial scalability.
A large group of Hong Kong–based technology companies used CES 2026 to present their robots and AI systems to international buyers. A smart firefighting robot developed by Widemount Dynamics Tech received a CES Best of Innovation Award. The robot is designed for operation in hazardous environments, supporting fire response and inspection tasks where human access is limited or unsafe.
Beyond this award-winning system, the pavilion highlighted a wider focus on robotics, sensing and AI-driven automation for industrial, public safety and infrastructure-related use cases. The presence of multiple export-oriented companies underlined the growing role of Asian technology ecosystems in the global robotics market.
Software Platforms
While hardware remained highly visible, several announcements focused on software as a key enabler of next-generation robotics. ThunderSoft showcased its AIOS platforms, positioning them as AI-native operating systems for vehicles, AIoT devices and robots.
In the robotics context, ThunderSoft showed system-level integration of perception, natural language interaction and motion control. Rather than addressing individual robot designs, the company presented AIOS as a reusable foundation intended to accelerate development and deployment across multiple robotic form factors. This approach reflects a broader industry trend toward standardized software stacks for physical AI systems.
Wearable and Humanoid Robotics
WIRobotics demonstrated a range of robotic systems covering both assistive and humanoid categories. The company presented its wearable walking-assist robot, aimed at supporting mobility in rehabilitation and daily use scenarios, alongside demonstrations of its ALLEX humanoid platform.
These systems show two parallel development paths in robotics: wearable robots that are already being deployed in practical settings, and humanoid platforms that are progressing toward more general-purpose embodied intelligence. At CES 2026, the emphasis was on incremental advances in mobility, balance and interaction rather than near-term mass adoption.
Robotics in the Smart Home
In the consumer domain, Dreame expanded its robotics portfolio beyond traditional cleaning devices. At CES 2026, the company presented a broader AI-driven smart home ecosystem, combining robot vacuums, robotic lawn mowers and laundry-related automation into a connected system.
The focus was on coordinated operation across multiple devices, positioning robotics as part of a wider home infrastructure rather than isolated products. This reflects growth in integrated domestic automation, supported by shared AI capabilities and centralized control.
Companion Robots
CES 2026 also featured robotics aimed at lifestyle and companion use cases. Tuya Smart introduced Aura, an AI companion robot designed for pets. The system combines behavior recognition, interactive play features and remote monitoring, allowing owners to observe and engage with pets when not at home.
The latest announcements at CES 2026 show a robotics sector that is broadening across industries and use cases. AI is increasingly embedded at the system level, enabling robots to operate with greater autonomy and adaptability. Robotics is moving beyond isolated pilots toward scalable deployments, with AI acting as the core technology linking perception, decision-making and physical action.
