"After years of chatbots and image generators, AI is finally leaving the screen. At CES 2026, that shift became impossible to ignore. The annual tech showcase in Las Vegas was dominated by "physical AI" and robotics, from Boston Dynamic's newly redesigned Atlas humanoid robot to AI-powered ice makers (yes, really). The companies in attendance clearly want consumers to know: AI isn't just capable of answering questions anymore. It's ready to movecar parts in factories, catchcatching drones with net guns, and dance in automaker booths."
"The annual tech showcase in Las Vegas was dominated by "physical AI" and robotics, from Boston Dynamic's newly redesigned Atlas humanoid robot to AI-powered ice makers (yes, really). The companies in attendance clearly want consumers to know: AI isn't just capable of answering questions anymore. It's ready to movecar parts in factories, catchcatching drones with net guns, and dance in automaker booths. Watch as TechCrunch's Equity podcast breaks down everything we saw at CES 2026 and more deals from the week that caught our eye."
CES 2026 showcased a shift from purely screen-based AI toward embodied, physical systems and robotics. The Las Vegas event highlighted "physical AI" across booths, demos, and appliances, including Boston Dynamic's redesigned Atlas humanoid and AI-powered ice makers. Exhibitors demonstrated capabilities for real-world sensing, manipulation, and mobility, such as moving car parts in factories, catching drones with net guns, and performing in automaker displays. Companies emphasized that AI now extends beyond answering questions and image generation into tasks that require physical interaction, signaling broader adoption in manufacturing, logistics, and consumer products.
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