At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the industry showcased a surge of humanoid‑robot activity, with AMD announcing financial backing for Italy’s Generative Bionics and its Gene.01 robot slated for deployment later this year in industrial settings such as shipyards, while LG unveiled its CLOiD robot performing household chores. Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang highlighted that humanoid robots are experiencing a “ChatGPT moment,” and Unitree Robotics displayed its $70,000 G1 model performing boxing and dance routines on the show floor. Hyundai Motor Group revealed a partnership with Boston Dynamics to commercialise the Atlas humanoid on factory floors, targeting initial roll‑outs from 2028 and a U.S. production facility capable of up to 30,000 units annually, and emphasized a human‑centred AI‑robotics approach that integrates Google DeepMind’s Gemini foundation models. A new Omdia report confirmed that China remains the global leader in humanoid‑robot shipments, with total deliveries climbing to 13,318 units in 2025—a nearly six‑fold year‑on‑year increase—led by Chinese vendors such as AGIBOT, Unitree, and UBTECH, while Boston Dynamics did not appear among the top‑ten shippers. Forbes echoed this Chinese dominance but noted Boston Dynamics’ recent Atlas demonstration at CES as a sign of rapid market evolution. Other CES demonstrations included Zeroth’s M1 home assistant for seniors, Intel’s RoBee robot on roller‑skates, and several service bots, though many still struggled with fully autonomous operation.

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