CES 2026 in Las Vegas was my second year hitting the show, and… robots were EVERYWHERE. It felt like walking into a future that was both cute and terrifying at the same time.

Here’s everything I saw…

(also, if reading isn’t your thing, I made a full video I’ll embed at the bottom of this article you can skip down to!)

Ping Pong Robot: First Up, AI Table Tennis?

First robot up is a robot that plays ping pong. This robot was super good, but i feel like it could have just been an arm rather than a full humanoid to make it more affordable, but what do I know? The booth claimed it had a 0.02-second reaction time, which after watching it play with a human, seems legit.

Luka AI: The Owl Robot that copies the movie HER

Next was Luka AI, which I already made a full video about (and interviewed the CEO). This little owl-looking robot reads physical picture books aloud, turns images into moving video with an add-on video shirt pin-thing, and chats with you like some sci-fi companion. (The pin is basically a blockier version of the AI operating system of HER, but with less features.)

Sense Robot: Board Game Buddy

I saw the Sense Robot for the first time at CES Unveiled, (a pre-show before CES actually begins). It moves board game pieces around for you, can play at different difficulty levels, and feels like the kind of robot that might not kill you in your home? Maybe. Can’t wait to get my hands on one and test it out more in my own house!

Aporion: The Squirrel Robot That Ignored Me

I found a tiny booth with what looked like a squirrel robot called Aporion. I think it had some mental-health angle? Not really sure because the guy running the booth totally ignored me for like four minutes. BUT… robots + squirrels = automatic mention.

Cocomo & Inu: Cute Robots With Personality

This booth had two robots that were actually kinda awesome:

Cocomo is a pet robot that follows you around, reacts to your voice and touch, and warms to a human body temperature.
Inu is a prototype that looks like a wiggly alien with a single blinking eye. It should react to audio and movement once it releases, but it was still a prototype when I tested it.

I’m a bit more interested in Cocomo, to be honest.

EBO: The Robot That’s Come a Long Way

If you've watched my channel, you know EBO. I reviewed an older Enabot model a year or so ago. They’ve since released a bunch of new models, and I’m getting their newest conversational AI robot for a full review soon, so I’ll update you all soon on this one! (Also, CES Wi-Fi is somehow worse than the robots trying to connect to it, so I couldn’t test it at the booth.)

EngineAI: This thing will kill us all

These robots were legit scary. EngineAI had humanoid robots walking, rolling, fighting, doing ground rolls and did it all while moving just like a human. They fought like trained fighters… WHY DO WE NEED THIS? If a rogue AI ever hops into these things… we’re screwed.

eGO Star: EMO’s Competition

At first I thought I was at the Living.AI EMO booth, but Nope. This was eGO Star, and their robots can change outfits, personalities, and talk to you. These things have movable arms and supposedly do way more than EMO does, but are a bit of a copycat. Either way, the EMO robot has some competition now.

Loona DeskMate: A Desktop Companion That Actually Helps

I’ve covered Loona on the channel before, and this year they announced Loona DeskMate. It looks VERY similar to Looi the robot which I’ve done tons of videos on, but Loona Deskmate also integrates with your calendar, Slack, and work apps, so it’s not just a cute chatbot on your desk. I spent a good while testing it, and it’s freaking awesome. Can’t wait to review one at home later this year!

Elephant Robotics: dogs, cats, and robot arms?

You’ll recognize Elephant Robotics from robots like MetaCat and MetaDog which I’ve done full reviews on in the past on Eric’s Tech World. E.R. has now made MetaCat fluffier though. I reviewed their stuff before and still think they’re doing cool work in at-home robotics. I’ll also be excited to try out their robotic arms in the future!

ElliQ: Built for Real Connection

One robot I’ve talked about forever but finally saw in person was ElliQ. It’s designed to help elderly people with reminders, wellness checks, and companionship. The team was super awesome, and we’re actually partnering so I can bring you a full review later in 2026. Stay tuned!

Fourier: The Friendly Humanoid

Out of all the humanoids at CES, I loved Fourier’s GR-3. It wasn’t scary, it felt approachable, and I danced with it. We even played tic-tac-toe and tied. They also had a smaller companion robot coming soon that I bonded with instantly. Here’s a youtube short I made on it too:

Frontier X: Still Not Really Sure what this is

Frontier X had two robots: one for humans, one for pets. They can follow you around, do a bit of fitness tracking, and play laser games with pets. I still don’t totally know what they do exactly though, but they were interesting enough to make the list.

Gency Studio: Photography Robot Arm

Stepping away from humanoids for a second: the Gency PB robot arm can shoot photos and video for you. It worked really well at the booth, and big brands like Samsung and BMW have used it. As a content creator, I’m torn—this feels like a super powerful tool and like a robot stealing my job.

Joob!e: The Owl With a Personality

I absolutely loved Joob!e. This robot owl responds to touch, sound, and movement, and over time it starts to develop its own personality based on how you treat it. The guys at the booth were chill and I hope to review this robot on my Youtube channel soon.

Q-Chan: Gentle Companion From Japan

In the Japan tech area I found Q-Chan from Living Robot Lab. It’s small, subtle, and designed to feel like something quietly alive in the room. The people working the booth were incredibly kind, and this robot was pretty cool, too.

NEURA Robotics: Collaboration, Not Just Companionship

NEURA Robotics builds machines meant to work with people, not just hang out with you. They use AI, vision, and touch awareness, and they even speak multiple languages. It’s the kind of real world robot that’s actually useful… but also a little intimidating.

Mind With Heart AI Panda

I didn’t get to test this one out all the way, but the Mind With Heart AI Panda is... CUTE AF. It looks like something you’d cuddle on the couch with while watching TV. That alone earns it a mention.

Kingstar AI Companion

Walked by Kingstar and couldn’t get anyone to talk to me, but they had several interactive desktop companions on display. They weren’t groundbreaking, but variety is variety.

Mirumi: Small, Shy, Mysterious

Mirumi was one of my favorites that didn’t make noise or do crazy moves—it just reacts, peeking or hiding like it’s shy. Simple robots with emotional personality quirks are my jam.

Ollobot: Child-Like Delight

This one made me laugh right when I saw it. Ollobot looks like a kid’s drawing come to life: goofy, expressive, and charming in its own dumb little robot way. I freakin’ love it and need one.

UPDATE: I’ll be reviewing this in May/June of 2026 and interviewing the team behind this strange robot!

Poketomo: The Pocket Meerkat Companion

Sharp’s Poketomo is already huge in Japan, and I can see why. It remembers conversations and places, expresses emotions, and syncs with your phone. This one’s destined for social media blowup.

Realbotix: Nope.

Hands down the worst booth experience of CES. I had a scheduled meeting, got ignored, and left. The robots were unsettling as hell, and honestly gave me the creeps. Made the list because of how memorable they were—but not in a good way.

SwitchBot: Emotional Bots With Penguin Energy

SwitchBot’s Kata Friends (Noa & Niko) were awesome. They’re penguin-like robots that recognize people, respond to gestures, and show emotion like happiness and jealousy. The rep, Wen, explained them perfectly, and I even linked a short interview I did.

Realhand: Piano Skills For Days

This one gets a quick shoutout because it played piano like a pro.

Sirius: Tiny Robot Dog With Moves

Found in the Kickstarter area, Sirius is a compact robotic dog that mimics real dog movement. Dark aesthetic, playful personality—it’s one of the better robot dog designs I saw.

Tombot: Emotional Pet Robot Done Right

Tombot was back from last year and still one of the best robot dogs for emotional companionship. Their eyes hit that uncanny-valley-free sweet spot that makes these feel alive rather than creepy.

Turbo: Music and Dance Robot

Found this in the Korean section. Turbo picks music and dances along. Won’t lie—I couldn’t test it fully thanks to CES Wi-Fi, but the team said they’re sending one for review.

Tuya AI Pet Robot: Surprise Robot from a Familiar Company

I worked with Tuya before on a smart bulb, so I didn’t expect them to have a robot. But here we are: an interactive AI pet robot that ties into smart home stuff and custom behaviors. I’ll follow up once I get one in hand.

UPDATE: They also came out with TOVI the robot which I recently reviewed here: TOVI ROBOT REVIEW

Unitree G1: The Cowboy Robot of Austin (and CES, I guess)

Yes—the Unitree G1 we’ve all seen walking around Austin, Texas on Instagram with a cowboy hat was at CES too. This humanoid has advanced bipedal movement, vision systems, and more. One day I’ll have one in my house just to watch my dogs hate it.

Yonbo: Desktop AI With Personality

I just reviewed Yonbo recently, so seeing it again at CES was awesome. It’s smy biggest and heaviest AI companion that I own, and I’ve got updates coming soon.

Zeroth Robotics: Wall-E and Jupiter

At their keynote, Zeroth showed three robots:

W1, a WALL-E-like outdoor companion
M1, a tiny indoor helper
Jupiter, a humanoid that looks like it could destroy us all

They’re meant to work together for indoor/outdoor tasks, and yeah… it feels like we’re entering full WALL-E society. I’m here for it.

Final Thoughts

CES 2026 was overwhelming, thought-proving, scary, fun, and everything in-between.

Some bots felt like partners, some felt like pets, and some felt like they’d start plotting against us after we went to sleep. But that’s the fun of CES: you never know whether you’re excited… terrified… or both at the same time. Until next year… enjoy the video version of this article below!

Stay tuned to the channel because I’ve got reviews coming on a bunch of these once they hit my desk.