Las Vegas is buzzing with robot energy ahead of CES 2026, which kicks off this week. From humanoids that walk like us to home assistants that learn our habits, the showfloor is packed with AI-powered automation ready to reshape industries and daily life 🤖✨.
Boston Dynamics Atlas: For the first time since the Hyundai acquisition, Atlas hit the stage with fully electric, AI enhanced mobility. Thanks to partnerships with Nvidia and Google DeepMind, this humanoid can navigate complex terrain with fluid moves. Hyundai plans to deploy Atlas in its manufacturing plants by 2028, marking a leap in factory automation.
Zeroth Robotics W1 & M1: US startup Zeroth unveiled two new interactive robots. The W1 is a rugged mobile unit packed with lidar and RGB cameras for carrying loads and tackling varied terrain. The compact M1 companion uses Google Gemini AI for chat and home monitoring. Preorders open in the US in early 2026.
LG Electronics CLOiD: Meet your new smart home hub. CLOiD autonomously navigates your space, interacts via voice and touch, and syncs deeply with LG appliances. It can suggest recipes, scout for lost items, or even host a mini dance party in your living room.
Nvidia also made waves by rolling out new AI platforms and models that power next-generation robots and autonomous vehicles. These chip level advances promise to boost speed, efficiency, and on device learning for machines of all shapes and sizes.
Whether you are a tech pro, a student eyeing the future of AI, or simply a robot fan, CES 2026 delivers a glimpse of tomorrow at full speed. Stay tuned for more from the desert convention where imagination meets reality.
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