At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, companies unveiled innovative robots blending artificial intelligence with practical and entertaining functions. Highlights include humanoid assistants for household chores and specialized devices tackling navigation challenges. These developments signal a push toward more autonomous home helpers.
CES 2026, running from January 4 to 9 in Las Vegas, featured a range of robots designed to enhance daily life through AI integration.
Building on LG's 'AI in Action' vision announced earlier, the CLOiD humanoid uses artificial intelligence and vision-based technology to perform tasks such as cooking and laundry. Integrated with LG's ThinQ ecosystem, it requires compatible appliances and features a cartoonish design with a head, torso, two arms, and wheels for mobility.
Roborock's Saros Rover advances vacuum technology with angled legs enabling it to clear stairs, demonstrated by taking nearly 40 seconds to ascend and clean five large stairs. Pricing and availability remain undisclosed, but estimates suggest a cost of $2,500 or more.
Mammotion's Luba 3 AWD robot mower impressed with its ability to handle extreme inclines up to 38.6 degrees, navigating obstacles via lidar sensors, dual-camera AI vision, and Real-Time Kinematic positioning—all without boundary wires. CNET's Ajay Kumar noted, “I think there's more credibility to the claims that navigation on these is improving.” It is available for pre-order at $2,399, with delivery expected in early March.
For entertainment, the Sweekar robot mimics a Tamagotchi, starting as an egg and physically growing through baby, teenager, and adult stages based on user interaction. It requires care to thrive and will 'die' if neglected, launching on Kickstarter for $150 later this year.
Boston Dynamics, a Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary, introduced a new Atlas prototype, a bipedal humanoid with a confident stride, 56 degrees of freedom, fully rotational joints, and tactile-sensing hands. Designed for repetitive assembly line work at Hyundai's plant in Savannah, Georgia, it benefits from a partnership with Google DeepMind.
Lovense debuted its AI companion doll, Emily, a life-size figure with human-like cognition, emotional awareness, and expressive behaviors powered by proprietary AI. It remembers conversations to build deeper bonds, integrates with the Lovense ecosystem via Bluetooth for eight hours of use, and aims to address the loneliness crisis. Pre-sale details are forthcoming, with an expected high price tag.
These exhibits underscore CES 2026's focus on agile, intelligent robots transforming homes and industries, though real-world performance awaits further testing.
