There is no question that 2026 is already set up to be something of a continuance of 2025, at least in the sense of moving deeper into the world of AI, automation, and robotics. As companies deploy AI at scale and industrial robots continue to replace human labor slowly,

Robots at CES 2026 are smarter, more helpful and more fun. Here are our favorites so far.

Sometimes, AI just wants to be your friend. And while robot pets weren’t the biggest stars of CES 2026, they’ve become more than just noise and are signaling how AI is apparently leaving our screens and taking on a physical presence in our lives.

It's billed as the world's largest tech event, and this year, artificial intelligence is expected to steal the spotlight.

An AI-enabled robot can carry on such processes by autonomously handling delivery, restocking and routing within set predefined limits. With the ability to change routes, avoid busy environments and respond to staff requests, these adaptive robots minimize disruptions for clinical teams, enhancing workflow efficiency.

Robots powered by AI technology being developed in Ireland could be answer to labour shortages and growing population that needs fed

Mobileye made its name, and money, by supplying automakers with millions of computer vision chips designed to support automotive safety features and later advanced driver assistance systems. The Intel subsidiary and publicly traded company later expanded to tackle autonomous driving through its chips and software.

A Chinese company founded under a year ago claims its AI-powered robot can perform a task many humans struggle with. It could end up being a big deal.

Robots like Digit are a growing pursuit among robotics companies that are trying to bring humanoids into everyday life, and specifically into the home as helpers.

US President Donald Trump claims robots and artificial intelligence will boost US jobs, not destroy them. But will AI really create more work or replace human workers?