CES Reappears as a Breakthrough in the Robotics Industry — Technologies Changing Daily Life

Robot Warfare: From Training Grounds to Commercial Applications

This year, CES continues to reaffirm its position as the world’s leading robotics technology stage. Major robot manufacturers not only showcase advanced prototypes but also demonstrate real-world applications. Boston Dynamics particularly drew attention by officially unveiling the humanoid robot Atlas ready for large-scale production, marking a milestone in industrial robotics history.

Although the models on display do not fully reflect the current state of commercial deployment, they provide a clear picture of the industry’s development direction—a future where robots will be an integral part of manufacturing and service systems.

Various Specialized Robot Solutions

Skill Mastery: High-Precision Table Tennis Demonstration Robots

Chinese robotics company Sharpa has made a significant mark with a full-sized table tennis robot participating in official matches against human athletes. Instead of just performing for entertainment, this robot proves that the robotic arm developed by the company can execute complex skills with comparable precision. During observation, the robot can handle simulated scenarios to adapt to different competition conditions, reflecting the learning and adjustment capabilities of modern technology.

Shockingly Human Actions: EngineAI’s Martial Arts Robots

Humanoid T800 robots from EngineAI caused quite a stir at the exhibition. Inspired by science fiction movies, these robots replicate martial arts movements in 120 of the latest simulated scenarios, allowing them to learn from hundreds of combat scripts without risk. Their sudden movements—including stumbling and getting back up—demonstrate that their balance and motion control systems have reached a remarkably sophisticated level.

Dynamic and Engaging: Unitree’s Dancing Robots

Unitree, one of China’s leading robot manufacturers, focused on the entertainment aspect of robotics technology. In addition to introducing humanoid robots capable of running at speeds up to 11 miles/hour, the company also showcased dancing robots synchronized to music. These performances are not only entertaining but also demonstrate advances in complex motion control and environmental interaction.

Service Applications: Galbot’s Smart Retail Assistant

Galbot, a company specializing in multi-purpose robots integrated with large multimodal language models, recreated an automated convenience store. Visitors can select products via an app interface, and the robot will fetch the requested items. The company states that these solutions have been deployed in pharmacies in China, proving the feasibility of this business model in real-world settings.

Automated Labor: Dyna Robotics’ Clothing Folding System

Dyna Robotics demonstrated a practical solution to a long-standing industry problem: efficiently folding and stacking clothes. The company partnered with hotels, gyms, and laundries, with Monster Laundry in Sacramento, California—the first laundry center in North America—to deploy this system at the end of last year. This success has attracted the attention of major investors: Dyna Robotics completed a $120 million Series A funding round in September, supported by Nvidia’s NVentures, Amazon, LG, Salesforce, and Samsung.

Family Support: LG’s CLOid Robot

LG launched CLOid, its latest home assistant robot. While its design is quite appealing, its movement speed and responsiveness still fall short of modern technological expectations.

Future Trends

This year’s CES has proven that the robotics industry has moved beyond initial experimentation. From entertainment robots like dancing performers to practical helpers folding clothes or serving in stores, it is clear that robotics technology is gradually integrating into daily life. As these solutions continue to improve and expand their applications, robots will become a natural part of the global economic and social infrastructure.