7 months ago
CES 2026 Showcases AI-Powered Personal Tech
At the big electronics show in Las Vegas called CES, many Chinese and US companies showed off lots of cool new gadgets that use artificial intelligence.
These included things like a smart hair clipper, a bird feeder that takes pictures, and even robots that can help around the house.
They also showed off drones, special glasses, and even some robots that can climb stairs.
Some companies also showed off gadgets that help with personal and intimate needs, like a robot that can do laundry and a virtual pet that grows with you.
There were also some gadgets that help with pleasure and intimacy.
China is really good at making these kinds of products quickly because they have all the parts and factories they need.
Experts think this is important because the country that makes the best AI products people can use every day might win the competition in this area.
Chinese and US companies showcased a wide range of AI-integrated consumer products at CES 2026, including smart home devices, robots, and personal tech.
Notable products included Dreame’s Cyber X robot with stair-climbing capabilities, Switchbot’s Onero H1 humanoid robot for household tasks, and Sweekar, an AI companion pet.
Intimate tech products like Lovense’s Emily, an AI-powered companion doll, and OhDoki’s Handy 2 Pro, a smart stroking device, were also highlighted.
Chinese firms are advancing rapidly in physical AI products due to their strong hardware-software synergy and efficient manufacturing supply chains.
The AI hardware market in China, including consumer products and industrial robotics, is projected to grow by 18% annually through 2030, reaching $153 billion in 2025.
- Who
- Chinese and US companies showcasing AI-integrated products
- What
- A variety of AI-infused consumer and industrial products, including personal and intimate tech
- Where
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- When
- During CES 2026
- Why
- To demonstrate advancements and compete in the AI hardware market
Key facts
- Event
- CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2026
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Chinese Companies
- Glyde, SwitchBot, SZ DJI Technology, Appotronics, Unitree Robotics, Engine AI, Lepro, Dreame, Takway
- US Companies
- Caterpillar, General Electric, Lego Group, Razer, Lovense, OhDoki
- AI Hardware Market Growth
- 18% annually through 2030
- Market Size in 2025
- $153 billion
- Key Products
- Dreame Cyber X, Switchbot Onero H1, Sweekar AI companion, Lovense Emily, Razer Project Ava, OhDoki’s Handy 2 & Handy 2 Pro, MOR wearable skin patch
Timeline
Alibaba's struggle to meet sales estimates and increased competition in Q1 2025 led to a greater focus on AI development and partnerships, which indirectly contributed to Zhipu AI's global expansion and government support later in the year.
Zhipu AI's global expansion and government support in Q1 2025 led to its increased visibility and prowess in AI products.
The rapid advancements and manufacturing prowess in AI products demonstrated by Chinese companies at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in 2025 directly led to the showcase of Chinese AI innovations at CES.
The showcase of Chinese AI innovations at CES was directly caused by the rapid advancements and manufacturing prowess in AI products demonstrated by Chinese companies at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in 2025.
At CES, Chinese and US companies showcased a wide range of AI-powered consumer gadgets, from smart hair clippers to stair-climbing robots, highlighting China's rapid innovation and manufacturing prowess in AI products.
Quotes
Demis Hassabis
CEO of Google DeepMind
“China is moving incredibly fast. They are now only months behind in some of the key frontier models. Their investment levels are enormous, and they are scaling up talent and compute at an unprecedented rate. We should not underestimate what they are capable of achieving in the next few years.”
financialexpress.com
“We are entering an era where the capabilities of these systems will be transformative. It’s critical that we develop them responsibly, and that requires global coordination — including with China — on safety standards and risk mitigation.”
financialexpress.com
Sources
China Gets a Jump on Trying AI Everywhere From Cars to Birdbaths
‘China is moving incredibly fast,’ Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis warns GenAI racers
From helper bots to sex-tech, CES blurs the human–machine line
Chinese AI developers say they can’t beat America without better chips
US lawmakers question Trump’s decision to allow Nvidia to sell AI chips to China - Telegraph India
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