From sassy humanoids, to AI-powered pets and chore-handling assistants, we sought out as many cute, strange and capable robots as we could find during CES.

Living with robots could lead to plenty of societal improvements, but they also pose risks to how we socialize and co-exist with other human beings.

Robots for specific blue collar tasks in difficult, repetitive and harsh environments are delivering value now in terms of quality, safety, cost and process efficiencies.

A practical look at the top robots and humanoids making waves, including Tesla Optimus and Boston Dynamics Atlas.

Many researchers agree that there has been a step change in humanoid capability over the past five years, owing to cheaper parts as well as innovations such as improved battery power and artificial-intelligence algorithms, which allow for better perception and autonomy.

Hyundai Motors’ Korean labor union strongly opposed the company’s plans to deploy humanoid robots

The Walker S2 can also hot-swap its own batteries, and UBTech said in November of 2025 it was the first humanoid robot to be able to do so. Particularly useful for production environments, the Walker S2 can pivot on its waist almost 180 degrees, enabling to it quickly move components or work on other parts without shifting its feet.

Unitree, Agibot, and Sharpa introduced humanoid robots at CES 2026. While one model is focused on entertainment, another features an advanced robotic hand.