A.I. in the Workplace

CES 2026 is currently in full swing in Las Vegas, and the overarching theme is "Physical AI"—the shift from AI living in chatbots to AI interacting with the physical world through robots, cars, and wearable devices.

Here are the biggest highlights and announcements from the show floor as of January 7, 2026.

🤖 The Rise of Personal Robots

Robotics has stolen the spotlight this year, with a focus on "human-like" interaction and actual utility in the home.1

  • LG CLOiD: A standout of the show, this humanoid home assistant features articulated hands and "Affectionate Intelligence."2 It’s designed to perform household chores, recognize family members’ moods, and even help with dinner prep.3

  • Boston Dynamics Atlas: In a rare public appearance, the new-generation Atlas demonstrated a brisk, human-like gait, signaling its evolution from a research project to a potential industrial product.4

  • Motorola Qira: Described as an "AI Personal Twin," this is a camera pendant worn around the neck that "sees" what you see and acts as a constant, proactive digital assistant.5

💻 Computing & Rollable Tech

The "AI PC" era is entering its second generation with massive leaps in processing power.6

  • Lenovo at the Sphere: In a glitzy keynote at the Las Vegas Sphere, Lenovo unveiled the ThinkPad Rollable XD and Legion Pro Rollable.7 These concept laptops feature OLED screens that expand upward, nearly doubling the vertical screen real estate.8

  • The Chip Wars: * Nvidia revealed the Vera Rubin architecture, focusing on "physical AI" and autonomous driving.9

    • Intel launched the Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake), built on a sub-2nm process for extreme efficiency.10

    • AMD announced the Ryzen AI 400 series and the Ryzen 7 9850X3D for gaming enthusiasts.11

📺 Next-Gen Displays & Home Theater

  • Samsung 130-inch Micro RGB: Samsung pushed the limits with a massive Micro RGB TV that uses dedicated red, green, and blue LEDs for unmatched brightness and color.12 They also teased a "crease-less" display for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8.13

  • LG Wireless Wallpaper TV: The ultra-thin (9mm) W6 Wallpaper TV is now completely wireless, receiving its power and signal through the air from a nearby transmitter box.14

  • Amazon Ember Artline: A new lifestyle TV designed to look like a canvas, featuring "Omnisense" presence tech that swaps art based on who is in the room.15

🚗 Mobility & Smart Travel

  • Uber & Lucid Robotaxi: Uber unveiled its production-intent robotaxi, developed in collaboration with Lucid Motors and Nuro.16 It features a "halo" LED display on the roof that shows your initials so you can find your ride easily.

  • Sony Honda Mobility (Afeela): The Afeela EV is nearing production, with a 2026 launch confirmed for the California market.17 The latest prototype features deep PlayStation Remote Play integration.

  • Segway Xaber 300: A high-performance electric dirt bike that headlined Segway’s massive expansion into off-road micromobility.18

🧩 Unexpected Gems

  • LEGO Smart Bricks: In their first-ever CES appearance, LEGO introduced bricks with embedded 4.1mm ASIC chips.19 These "Smart Bricks" recognize which set they are part of and trigger sound effects (like lightsaber swooshes for Star Wars sets) without needing a smartphone app.20

  • Smart Rings: 2026 is being called the "Year of the Smart Ring," with new entries from Oura, Vocci, and Sandbar moving beyond health tracking to become gesture-based controllers for AI.21