CES 2026: Robots Expand the Horizons of Technology

A Chinese robotics company exhibited a robot capable of playing table tennis with humans. While the speed of the game was not very fast, the coordination of the robot’s hands and eyes amazed the audience. The primary purpose of bringing this robot was to demonstrate the advanced dexterity of their self-developed robotic hands.

Another company working on humanoid robots displayed robots styled as boxing competitors. They stood in front of each other in practicing poses, sometimes losing balance and falling, other times stepping toward the audience, creating both curiosity and entertainment for the spectators.

Robots dancing at CES is nothing new, and this year was no exception. Robots synchronizing with musical beats demonstrated that machines can be companions for entertainment, not just work.

One robotics company set up a small store environment at their stall. Customers could choose products via a mobile app, and the robot would pick the selected items from the shelf and hand them over. This kind of technology is already in use in some countries for retail stores and pharmacies.

Folding laundry at home is considered a major challenge in robotic technology. At the exhibition, a machine was showcased that could fold clothes neatly into stacks. The company reported that this technology has already begun to be used in hotels and factories.

A large technology firm displayed its new domestic assistant robot. This visually appealing robot can help with small household tasks. Although its speed is relatively slow, it is expected to play an important role in the future domestic robot market.

Overall, CES 2026 made it clear—robots are no longer just a futuristic concept. Gradually, they are becoming real partners in human daily life, workplaces, and entertainment.