CES turns into a Chinese tech show: Robots dance, pandas win awards, and glasses can talk
As the annual barometer of the global technology industry, the annual CES has always been the "launch pad" for cutting - edge technologies and the "barometer" of industry trends. It is also becoming a springboard for Chinese technology companies to go global.
When answering what the themes of this year's CES are, Gary Shapiro, the executive chairman and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the organizer of the exhibition, said bluntly, "Obviously, it's the 'human - centered' AI applications."
Analysts at Huatai Securities pointed out that the core theme of this year's CES may shift from the traditional consumer electronics display to the system - level technological transformation centered around AI.
Another trend worth noting is that Chinese companies are gradually moving to the center of the stage. Official data shows that the total number of exhibitors at this year's CES exceeded 4,000, among which the number of Chinese exhibitors reached 942, accounting for about 22%, maintaining the position of the world's second - largest participating country. In some niche sectors, Chinese companies have become the absolute protagonists. For example, among the 38 humanoid robot exhibitors, 21 are from China, accounting for 55%; among the 23 AI glasses brands, 16 are from China, accounting for nearly 70%...
Many foreign media have also paid attention to the performance of Chinese companies at CES. Nikkei Asia listed the displays of Chinese companies as content worth seeing. South Korea's JoongAng Ilbo said bluntly that the highlight areas of the exhibition, once dominated by Samsung and LG, are now increasingly being occupied by Chinese technology and companies.
Next, Globalinsights will introduce the typical products we saw at CES 2026. They may lead the trend, be novel and fun, or be full of creative ideas...
01 Chinese Robots Dominate CES
2026 may be the year when the execution ability of humanoid robots takes a step forward.
Huatai Securities believes that Chinese manufacturers may continue to lead in "cost reduction and efficiency improvement". The mass - produced versions of various brands and core components such as dexterous hands are expected to demonstrate their actual operation capabilities in unstructured environments such as factory assembly lines. At CES, Chinese brands dominate the industry.
Specifically, Unitree became the "popular star" at CES 2025 with the real - time interaction between its robotic dogs and humanoid robots. In 2026, Unitree brought the more powerful Unitree H1 humanoid robot. Its 360 - degree panoramic perception ability and 15 - kilogram load capacity can meet the needs of industrial inspections. On - site, two G1 humanoid robots staged a passionate boxing match, attracting many onlookers.
The " Jueying " series of robotic dogs from Deep Robotics has taken a leading position in the global energy inspection market. At CES 2026, they showcased the latest generation Jueying X30, whose autonomous navigation ability can achieve centimeter - level positioning in indoor environments without GPS.
The booth of Zhipu Robotics attracted a large number of audiences to stop and take pictures because of a dancing humanoid robot. Reports show that this is the first time Zhipu Robotics has fully displayed its entire product line in the United States, including Lingxi X2, Yuanzheng A2, and Jingling G2.
Fourier Robotics unveiled its new - generation full - size humanoid robot "Care - bot" at the exhibition, and for the first time systematically demonstrated the implementation of embodied intelligence in real scenarios such as companionship and interaction overseas.
Yinhe Tongyong demonstrated the "collaborative operation of humanoid and quadruped robots" as the core, and presented the entire outdoor inspection process on - site. At the same time, the company will release the "multi - sensor fusion system for outdoor inspection special models" for the first time. This system integrates lidar and visual perception technology, significantly improving environmental adaptability. The battery life is extended to 8 hours, and it can still maintain a 95% generalization grasping success rate in complex environments such as dim light and collision interference.
Woan Robotics, which went public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange just a week ago, showcased the OneRo H1, a humanoid embodied intelligent robot designed for real - life family scenarios. It can perform actions such as preparing meals, folding clothes, and opening and closing doors and windows. It can also interact with devices such as the sweeping robot, air purifier, and humidifier jointly launched with SwitchBot.
The biomimetic panda "An'an" exhibited by Shenzhen Wuxin Technology won the Innovation Award at CES 2026. It is a companion - type AI designed for the elderly and people with cognitive impairments. It can soothe emotions, generate reminders, and even has the potential for medical certification. It is one of the few exhibits that make people feel that "AI really has social value".
BOOBOO, an AI pet from the Shenzhen - based startup Yuling Infinite, can fly, hover, and actively approach people. It doesn't just passively respond to commands but establishes an emotional connection through lights, actions, and voices, just like a fairy - tale pet.
02 Next - Generation Terminals: A Smart Explosion
In the field of consumer electronics, Chinese manufacturers still bring continuous surprises.
In the field of smart glasses, a report from BofA Securities states that more than 80% of the global smart glasses supply - chain manufacturers are from China. According to a rough estimate, at this year's CES, a total of 16 Chinese smart - glasses companies participated in the exhibition, including Alibaba, Xreal, Rokid, and Thunderbird. In terms of smart home products, Dreame, Roborock, and Ecovacs all brought their latest products.
Alibaba's first self - developed AI glasses, the Quark AI Glasses S1, made their debut at CES 2026. As a smart terminal that combines technological performance and daily wearing experience, the Quark AI Glasses S1 adopts a lightweight architecture in its appearance design. The width of the temple is only 7.5mm, the narrowest among similar products globally; the thickness of the upper frame is only 3.3mm, 25% thinner than the mainstream products in the industry, and its visual appearance is very similar to that of ordinary optical glasses.
Goertek brought AI + smart glasses with the reference design Rubis. It features the industry's first three - core heterogeneous platform of MCU + ISP + NPU, which significantly optimizes latency and power consumption; it uses full - color etched optical waveguide + ultra - small full - color light engine; it is equipped with a self - developed electromyography wristband, bringing a new interactive experience; it pioneered modular VPU nose pads that can be flexibly adapted to various face shapes, and the intelligent microphone is suitable for various application scenarios.
XREAL jointly released the ROG XREAL R1 AR glasses with ASUS ROG. This product is the world's first micro - OLED full - HD gaming AR glasses supporting a 240Hz refresh rate. It is equipped with a dedicated control base and is compatible with PCs and mainstream game consoles.
Rokid launched the new AI smart glasses Rokid Style at CES, which features "ultra - light and convenient". The single - unit weight is only 38.5 grams, and it is known as "the lightest full - function AI glasses on the market", with a starting price of $299. This product supports multiple AI engines including ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Qwen and is integrated with global services such as Google Maps and Microsoft AI Translation, enabling cross - regional and cross - language AI use.
The Thunderbird X3 Pro Project eSIM made its global debut on - site. This product integrates an eSIM communication module and supports 4G protocols. Without connecting to a mobile phone, it can realize multiple functions such as making and answering calls, multi - modal AI conversations, high - quality real - time AI translation, and online streaming music.
XGIMI Technology launched the AI glasses brand "MemoMind" for the first time, which means that the brand has officially entered the smart - wearables track. MemoMind adopts the MicroLED + optical waveguide solution, which can provide visual information to meet various needs from message reminders to graphical navigation. It is expected to be officially launched later this year.
In the field of household cleaning robots, it is still the home ground of Chinese companies.
Dreame Technology showcased its "whole - house smart ecosystem" at CES 2026, including a full line of products such as smart large home appliances, smart cleaning products, smart kitchen appliances, personal - care products, smart gardens, and smart audio - visual equipment. It also exhibited innovative achievements such as embodied - intelligent sweeping robots and embodied - intelligent lawn mowers for the first time. However, the most eye - catching thing on - site was the official debut of the Dreame concept car Nebula Next 01 Concept.
Roborock launched the wheel - legged sweeping robot G - Rover, which can clean stairs autonomously. This marks that household service robots have officially entered the "three - dimensional space" era from the "two - dimensional plane".
Ecovacs brought multi - scenario robots to CES, including the new Deebot T90 PRO OMNI, Deebot X12 series, the window - cleaning robot Winbot, and multiple new products in the GOAT series of lawn mowers. It also launched the pool robot ULTRAMARINE and the latest R & D achievements in the field of embodied intelligence.
Yunjing brought five models of sweeping and mopping robots, including Narwal Flow 2, Narwal Flow, Narwal Freo Z10 Pro, Narwal Freo X10 Pro, and Narwal Freo S, three models of floor scrubbers in the Narwal S30 series and new models of up - and - down floor scrubbers, two models of vacuum cleaners, and two models of mite removers. Among them, Narwal Flow 2 is Yunjing's flagship sweeping robot in 2026. It is reported that this product has been upgraded with a super - strong suction of 30,000Pa and is equipped with a large - capacity 7000mAh battery, supporting fast charging and AI battery health management.