Overview
- Humanoid and service robots dominated the show floor under the banner of “physical AI,” with demos spanning household chores, factory tasks, robotaxis and AI companionship.
- Agentic and embedded AI advanced across consumer devices, with vendors pitching TVs and appliances that act as proactive assistants rather than simple voice responders.
- Flagship home‑entertainment hardware drew crowds, including Samsung’s 130‑inch Micro RGB TV and LG’s ultra‑thin Wallpaper OLEDs, alongside LEGO’s Smart Play smart bricks billed as the company’s biggest innovation in 50 years.
- Traditional car debuts were sparse, and industry analysts said CES has lost ground as an auto launch venue as the sector’s center of gravity shifts toward China and auto‑specific expos.
- The Consumer Technology Association reported more than 4,100 exhibitors including about 1,200 startups and warned in show reports that potential tariffs could sharply raise prices on smartphones, laptops and game consoles.