CES: Here Come The Bots! Don't You Feel Healthier? 01/08/2026

Zeroth Robotics, meanwhile, launched M1, a 15-inch tall “home humanoid” whose functions include supporting “independent living for older adults with gentle reminders, daily assistance, and light safety awareness.” Priced at $2899, it’s available now for pre-order, with shipping expected to start in April.

Another product being demonstrated at CES but already available in Korea is WIRobotics’ WIM S, a wearable walking assistance robot. Mind With Heart is also zeroing in on pediatric therapy with its Duncan Series Companion Robots, said to demonstrate applicability in 24 out of 74 objectives for autism spectrum disorder across eight domains – including social and interpersonal interactions and relationships, daily living functioning, and communication skills.

Indeed, robots are far from being just for seniors or physical support, with other products at CES designed to be companions for an increasingly stressed-out population.

Launching a new “cyber-pet,” OlloBot cites a “rising demand among younger audiences for products that balance pragmatism with emotional value, particularly as Gen Z increasingly embraces plush toys and AI companions as sources of comfort and self-care in daily life.” Password

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“Robotics hardware has become cost-efficient enough for large-scale deployment,” the company says in a press release, noting that more than 21,000 Avadin units have already been deployed in Korea, and that pilot programs in New York have shown “measurable reduction in loneliness, higher adherence to daily routines, improved emergency response accuracy, and greater engagement from family members.”