Highlights from My First CES Adventure

Believe it or not, this was my first time attending CES. I was amazed and overwhelmed by all the incredible tech companies and startups that are transforming and innovating the industry, from personal devices to solutions for various problems.

My first impression was that you really need to be prepared for a lot of walking, and it’s easy to get lost. There are so many things to see that it’s difficult to take it all in at once, so you should plan ahead and be ready to miss out on some experiences.

I noticed many companies focused on improving health and wellness. Pet robots were a notable trend, highlighting the market's interest in emotional support, especially in light of recent developments with Moxie. There were a few humanoid robots, but not as many as I expected from the Humanoids Summit.

Here are a few companies I visited:

- Ropet: This cuddly robot uses artificial intelligence to bond with its owner, providing emotional intelligence and lifelike interactions.

- Kailas Robotics They displayed their robotic arm, which weighs approximately 5.5 lbs and features automatic recognition and object-capturing abilities through its vision system.

- FingerVision : Their core technology estimates tactile sensation based on images captured by a camera. Using their sensors, robots can perceive “multimodal” tactile sensations, such as force and slip distributions.

- Open Droids : They are disrupting the market by bringing humanoid robots into homes for efficient house cleaning and chores.

- Pongbot: The Pace S Series is more than just a tennis robot; it serves as a smart training partner. Equipped with advanced AI and intelligent sensors, it can adjust its serves based on your movement patterns, providing a match-like training experience to enhance your skills.

- Tobor Robot Corporation (Toborlife AI) : They attracted a lot of attention with their humanoids from Unitree.

- Tombot: I had the opportunity to meet Jennie, a robot inspired by the creator’s elderly mother, designed to provide companionship.

- Richtech Robotics : They showcased Adam, their humanoid waiter, who has already been deployed in over 300 venues.

- DEEP Robotics : They demonstrated their impressive and agile quadruped robots designed for industrial inspections, disaster response, and explorations.

- 大象机器人 Elephant Robotics : They introduced their cute bionic companions alongside collaborative robots.

- Cobionix Corporation : I met Codi, aimed at addressing healthcare labor shortages, built with advanced AI, superior sensory perception, and cutting-edge mechanics specifically for medical applications.

- IntBot : This robot was a lot of fun! Intbot focuses on creating humanoid robots that improve lives through intuitive and intelligent interactions.

- Mammotion Tech : Their lawnmower made it onto my Christmas list this year. While visiting their booth, I heard many positive user stories that align with their mission to promote a more intelligent, efficient, and eco-friendly outdoor lifestyle.

- Cosmo Robotics : They introduced the first exoskeleton for children, which could potentially help children with neurological damage walk again. They aim to provide health and emotional benefits to their clients.

- Mi-mo: I couldn’t miss meeting this intriguing robot, which resembles a combination of a spider and a bedside table. Mi-Mo aims to democratize the development and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into society.

It's impossible to mention every company and the cool products and gadgets I encountered at #CES2025, but I can certainly say that robotics and AI dominated the event.