Die CES wird zur chinesischen Tech-Schau: Roboter tanzen, Pandas erhalten Preise, Brillen können sprechen

As the annual guiding image of the global technology industry, the annual CES exhibition has always been the "premiere" for emerging technologies and the "barometer" for industry trends. It is also increasingly becoming a springboard for Chinese technology companies to gain a global foothold.

When asked about the themes of this year's CES, Gary Shapiro, the chairman and CEO of the organizer, the US-based Consumer Technology Association, directly said, "Obviously, it's the'man-centered' AI applications."

Analysts at Huatai Securities, on the other hand, have pointed out that the central theme of this year's CES exhibition may shift from the traditional presentation of consumer electronics to system-wide technological changes focusing on AI.

Another notable trend is that Chinese companies are increasingly moving to the center of the stage. Official data shows that the total number of exhibitors at this year's CES was over 4,000, including 942 Chinese companies, accounting for about 22% of the total. China thus retains its rank as the second-largest participating country. In some niche industries, Chinese companies are already the absolute main players. For example, 21 of the 38 exhibitors for humanoid robots are from China, accounting for 55% of the total. Of the 23 participating AI glasses brands, 16 are Chinese, accounting for almost 70%...

Several foreign media have also noticed the performance of Chinese companies at the CES. The "Nikkei Asia Review" has included the presentations of Chinese companies in its recommendations. The South Korean newspaper "JoongAng Ilbo" has directly said that those highlights of the exhibition that were once dominated by Samsung and LG are now increasingly being taken over by Chinese technology companies.

Next, Globalinsights will introduce the typical products at the CES 2026 that either drive the trends, are novel and fun, or inspire the imagination...

01 Chinese Robots Dominate the CES

The year 2026 could be the year of the further development of the execution ability of humanoid robots.

Huatai Securities believes that Chinese manufacturers will continue to dominate the "cost reduction and efficiency improvement". The series versions and core components such as flexible hands of different brands may demonstrate their practical abilities in unstructured environments like factory assembly lines. At the CES, Chinese brands have dominated the industry.

Specifically: Unitree Robotics was the "people's favorite" at the CES 2025 thanks to the real - time interaction between robot dogs and humanoid robots. In 2026, Unitree brings the stronger Unitree H1 humanoid robot, whose 360 - degree panoramic sensor and 15 - kilogram load - bearing capacity can meet the requirements for industrial inspections. On - site, two G1 humanoid robots showed an exciting boxing match that attracted many viewers.

The "Jueying" series of robot dogs from CloudMinds Technology holds a leading position in the global market for energy inspections. At the CES 2026, they presented the latest generation of the Jueying X30, whose autonomous navigation ability can enable centimeter - accurate positioning indoors without GPS.

The booth of Zhipu Robotics attracted many viewers who took photos of a dancing humanoid robot. Reports say that this is the first full - scale presentation of the entire product range of Zhipu Robotics in the United States, including the Lingxi X2, the Yuanzheng A2, and the Jingling G2.

Fourier Robotics presented the new full - format humanoid robot "Care - bot" at the exhibition and for the first time abroad systematically showed the practical application of Embodied AI in real scenarios such as companionship and interaction.

Galaxy Universal chose the "cooperative work of humanoid and quadruped robots" as the core of its presentation and demonstrated the entire process chain of external inspections on - site. At the same time, the company will present for the first time the "Multi - Sensor Fusion System for Special External Inspection Versions". This system combines lidar and visual sensor technology, significantly improves the environmental adaptability, extends the battery life to 8 hours, and maintains a 95% generalization rate in grasping even in complex environments such as darkness and interference from collisions.

Woan Robotics, which was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange a week ago, presented the OneRo H1, a humanoid Embodied AI robot specially developed for real household environments and capable of performing actions such as preparing meals, folding clothes, and opening and closing windows and doors. It can also cooperate with devices such as vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, and humidifiers developed in cooperation with SwitchBot.

The bionic panda "An'an" from Shenzhen Wuxin Technology won the innovation award at the CES 2026. It is an accompanying AI service for the elderly and people with cognitive disorders. It can soothe emotions, set memories, and may even have medical certification potential. It is one of the few exhibits that give people the feeling that "AI really has social value".

The AI toy "BOOBOO" from the startup Unity Intelligence in Shenzhen can fly, hover, and actively approach people. It not only responds passively to commands but also builds an emotional connection through light, movements, and language, similar to a magical companion from a legend.

02 The Next Generation of End - Devices: Intelligent Explosion

In the field of consumer electronics, Chinese manufacturers continue to bring surprises.

A report from Bank of America Merrill Lynch says that over 80% of the suppliers in the AI glasses supply chain worldwide are from China. Roughly estimated, a total of 16 Chinese companies participated in the AI glasses section at this CES, including Alibaba, Xreal, Rokid, and Thunderbird. In the field of smart home technology, Dreame, Roborock, and Ecovacs presented their latest products.

Alibaba's first self - developed AI glasses model, the Quark AI Glass S1, appeared at the CES 2026. As an intelligent end - device that takes into account both technical performance and daily wearing comfort, the Quark AI Glass S1 has a lightweight design in its external appearance. The width of the temples is only 7.5 mm, which is the narrowest among similar global products. The thickness of the upper frame is only 3.3 mm, 25% thinner than the market specifications. Its visual appearance is very similar to ordinary optical glasses lenses.

Goertek presented the AI + Smart Glass, the reference design Rubis. It is the first in the market with a three - core heterogeneous platform of MCU + ISP + NPU, which significantly optimizes latency and power consumption. It uses a full - color etched waveguide display and an ultra - small full - color light engine. It is equipped with a self - developed EMG armband that offers a new interaction experience. The modular VPU nose bridge flexibly adapts to different face shapes, and the intelligent microphone is suitable for different application environments.

XREAL, together with ASUS ROG, released the ROG XREAL R1 AR glasses. This is the world's first micro - OLED full - HD gaming AR glasses model that supports a 240 - Hz refresh rate. It is equipped with a special control base and is compatible with PCs and common game consoles.

Rokid presented the new AI - Smart Glass Rokid Style at the CES, which focuses on "ultra - light and comfortable". The single weight is only 38.5 grams, making it the "lightest all - purpose AI glasses on the market". The price starts at $299. The product supports multiple AI engines, including ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Qwen, and is integrated with global services such as Google Maps and Microsoft AI Translation to enable AI use across regions and languages.

The Thunderbird X3 Pro Project eSIM was presented for the first time in the world at the CES. The product integrates an eSIM communication module and supports the 4G protocol. Without a smartphone connection, it can perform multiple functions such as making and receiving calls, conducting multimodal AI dialogues, performing high - quality AI real - time translations, and playing online streaming music.

XGIMI presented the AI glasses brand "MemoMind" for the first time, which means that the brand officially enters the field of intelligent wearables. MemoMind uses the MicroLED + waveguide solution and can provide visual information for different requirements from message notifications to graphical navigation. It is expected to be officially launched on the market later this year.

In the field of household cleaning robots, it remains the domain of Chinese companies.

Dreame Technology participated in the CES 2026 with its "Overall Household Smart Ecosystem", including all products such as intelligent large appliances, intelligent cleaning devices, intelligent kitchen appliances, personal care products, intelligent garden tools, and intelligent audio - and video devices. They presented for the first time innovative results such as the Embodied AI vacuum cleaner and the Embodied AI lawn mower.