“Robots are on the move, from theory to reality and from useless to useful,” the study said. The rise of artificial intelligence has sparked concerns in some circles about what role humans will play in this future of robots, drones, autonomous vehicles, and other tech advances.

There is no question that 2026 is already set up to be something of a continuance of 2025, at least in the sense of moving deeper into the world of AI, automation, and robotics. As companies deploy AI at scale and industrial robots continue to replace human labor slowly,

Nvidia unveiled a full-stack robotics ecosystem at CES 2026, including foundation models, simulation tools, and hardware. It wants to be the default platform for robotics.

Hyundai Motor Group debuts real-world human-centered AI Robotics at CES 2026The Group to secure optimal capabilities, including its expansive Group-wide value chain and product portfolio, to lead the Physical AI industryThe Group to also connect global Physical AI industries,

The unveiling of LG's CLOiD -- an AI-powered home robot designed to perform a slew of household chores -- is a first for a major consumer appliance brand.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will deliver a 90-minute keynote at CES 2026. The event will be livestreamed on Monday, January 5 at 4PM ET via NVIDIA's YouTube channel (which we've embedded below). We'll also be covering Huang's presentation with a liveblog for instant analysis.

At CES, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) introduced a next-generation robotics comprehensive-stack architecture that integrates hardware, software, and compound AI. Qualcomm Technologies also unveiled its latest high performance robotics processor for industrial AMRs and advanced full-size humanoids,