Poster: Chinese robotics gain attention at CES 2026

The just-concluded Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, the world’s largest event of its kind, has seen physical AI marking a new phase of technological evolution.

During the event, executives from leading global and Chinese technology companies convened to explore both the transformative potential and the underlying challenges of AI’s rapid integration, underscoring China’s growing contributions and collaborative role in reshaping global industries and everyday life.

More than 1,000 Chinese technology firms took part in the event, many showcasing foundational models and platforms designed to accelerate the development of physical AI systems such as robots, self-driving cars or e-bikes.