Paige Hookway, Managing Editor, Electronic Specifier has picked her favourite innovations launched so far at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
Lucid, Nuro, and Uber unveil global robotaxi at CES
Lucid Group, Inc., Nuro, Inc., and Uber Technologies, Inc. unveiled the production intent vehicles that will be used in their global robotaxi service and introduced the Uber-designed in-cabin rider experience for the first time at CES 2026.
The companies also announced that autonomous on-road testing began last month, an important milestone in the development and validation of the robotaxi service ahead of its expected launch in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. Nuro is leading the testing using robotaxi engineering prototypes supervised by autonomous vehicle operators, beginning in the Bay Area.
Coolfly’s ultralight personal eVTOL
Coolfly, a specialist in low-altitude economy innovation, showcased its latest generation of self-developed ultralight personal eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) aircraft at CES 2026. Backed by 12 years of deep technical expertise, Coolfly is transforming the sci-fi vision of ‘personal flight’ into a tangible, everyday reality.
Coolfly is targeting the untapped 0-30m low-altitude market with its first commercial ultralight aircraft. Boasting a net weight of just 110kg (242lbs), a top speed of 100km/h, and a 110kg payload single occupant aircraft. This zero-emission aircraft is meticulously engineered to comply with regulatory standards (such as FAA Part 103), meaning users can embark on their flight journeys without a pilot’s license.
SATELLAI unveils the world’s first multimodal AI for pets
SATELLAI, a specialist in AI-integrated pet technology, unveiled Petsense AI at CES, a unified multimodal pet data model that transforms raw biometrics into meaningful insights. This generational software leap will soon be available as a free update for all SATELLAI devices, including the SATELLAI Collar Go, which is also debuting at CES.
Petsense AI is designed to bring together all available data from SATELLAI’s wearables to create a powerful, holistic digital health profile for dogs (and coming later in 2026, cats as well).
Sweet Robo unveils its first-ever 3D chocolate printer
Sweet Robo, the company redefining automated retail through robotics and delight, will debut ChocoPrint, its first-ever 3D chocolate printer, at CES 2026.
ChocoPrint marks a major evolution for Sweet Robo, enabling on-demand printing of chocolate shapes, designs, and custom logos, turning vending into a live, personalised experience. During CES, attendees will see ChocoPrint in action as it produces custom chocolate creations in real time, showcasing how brands and venues can turn transactions into moments people remember (and share).
IntBot debuts first-ever unmanned CES booth run by a robot
IntBot, the social robotics company with an active commercial fleet deployed in hospitality environments, announced a bold CES 2026 demonstration: its exhibit will be operated entirely by a robot.
For the first day of the show, Nylo, IntBot’s flagship humanoid social robot, will serve as the sole exhibitor – proactively greeting visitors, initiating conversations, answering questions, and managing the fast-moving social dynamics of the tradeshow floor, without human assistance.
Teradar unveils the world’s first Terahertz vision sensor Summit
On the heels of its company debut in November 2025, US-based Teradar, a pioneer in the commercialisation of terahertz (THz) vision technology, unveiled its flagship sensor, Teradar Summit at CES. Teradar Summit represents a breakthrough in sensing technology and is the industry’s first long-range, high-resolution sensor designed for high performance in any type of weather, filling a critical gap left by legacy radar and lidar sensors.
Summit’s unique ability to deliver reliable, high-quality data to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) has attracted Tier 1 and automotive OEMs around the world who will manufacture and integrate its highly customisable chip design to achieve enhanced ADAS and L3-L5 autonomy in new and next-gen vehicles.
World’s first foldable steering wheel for autonomous driving
Autoliv, Inc., a specialist in automotive safety systems, and Tensor, an innovator in personal autonomous vehicles, have co-developed the world’s first foldable steering wheel for the Tensor Robocar. With dual functionality, it can be used for conventional manual control or retracted for autonomous operation. This technology advances adaptive safety and flexible design in the evolving landscape of automated mobility. The Tensor Robocar is expected to be ready for volume production during the second half of 2026.
The innovative foldable steering wheel responds to the industry’s transition toward high-level automation. As autonomous vehicles evolve, the traditional steering wheel can become a static obstacle in the cabin, limiting both passenger comfort and space. The co-developed folding steering wheel is designed to support changes in interior layouts for autonomous vehicles. It allows for more personal space and flexibility for those inside the vehicle.
Samsung presents ‘Your Companion to AI Living’
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. unveiled its ‘Companion to AI Living’ vision at The First Look, its CES 2026 event held in the Latour Ballroom at the Wynn Las Vegas. The focus of the event was on AI as Samsung’s philosophy, a foundation that connects the company’s R&D product development, operations, and user experience.
TM Roh, CEO and Head of Samsung’s Device eXperience (DX) Division, opened The First Look by describing the company’s AI leadership and how due to its vast, AI-enabled, connected ecosystem, Samsung can provide users with a true AI companion experience in their daily life. This approach gives users a chance to access more than just the basics from their technology and instead, provides opportunities to find more meaningful moments everywhere.
