CES 2026 Robotics Highlights from Humanoids to Household Helpers - Букви
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Key takeaways
The most recent development in humanoid robotics comes from a proof‑of‑concept completed on 15 January 2026, in which Humanoid’s wheeled HMND 01 Alpha robot was deployed in live operations at Siemens’ Electronics Factory in Erlangen, achieving the target throughput of 60 tote moves per hour, handling two tote sizes, running autonomously for over 30 minutes and maintaining more than eight hours of uptime. This marks the first real‑world industrial test of Humanoid robots and paves the way for a broader partnership aimed at scaling deployment in logistics environments. At the same time, CES 2026 in Las Vegas showcased a wave of new humanoid prototypes—from generative‑AI‑driven models like Italy’s Gene.01 and LG’s CLOiD to Chinese units such as Unitree’s T800 and a high‑speed humanoid claimed to run 11 mph—but observers noted frequent reliability issues, with several bots stumbling, losing balance or failing to perform tasks without human assistance, underscoring that while commercial interest and investment are surging, practical, autonomous performance remains a work in progress.
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Robot choreography remains one of CES’s main elements, and this year it did not disappoint. On stage, Unitree robots from China demonstrated their abilities, known for integrating into a variety of contexts. Unitree claims ambitious plans to create humanoid robots capable of accelerating to speeds of up to about 11 miles per hour. At the booth there were no signs of concern – only rhythm, synchronization, and the impressive maneuvers of the machines that created a sense of living dance energy.
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CES 2026 once again brought together the world of robotics on a single platform: from industrial prototypes to showrooms where machines operate as part of the spectacle. One of the main stars was Atlas – a humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics, and the booths were packed with models that often serve as marketing tools for brands. While some of them don’t always reflect the real level of adoption, they offer a glimpse into the directions of future development. I spent a lot of time reviewing the week’s exposition and noting down the most interesting moments. Below is a review of the most memorable CES 2026 robots.
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