Samjong KPMG Presents Key CES 2026 Trends: Physical AI, Smart Home, and More

"CES 2026 Preview" Report
Key Highlights and Insights for CES Attendees

Samjong KPMG has identified the five key trends for the world's largest tech exhibition, CES 2026, as follows: Physical AI, Spatial Computing, Digital Health, Mobility, and Smart Home.

On December 8, Samjong KPMG announced these insights in its report titled "CES 2026 Preview: A Look Ahead at CES Trends." The report analyzes new technologies and products to be unveiled by major companies such as Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Hyundai Motor Group, Doosan, and Kyocera. It also provides a detailed practical guide for CES visitors, including exhibition maps, movement routes, and key points of interest for each zone.

CES 2026, which will be held in Las Vegas, USA, from January 6 to 9 next year, will feature the slogan "The Rise of Innovators." It is expected to serve as a stage where global companies showcase a wide range of next-generation technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), spatial computing, digital health, and mobility.

According to the report, the Physical AI sector will see the full emergence of technologies that combine robotics and AI, enabling them to operate in real industrial environments and living spaces. AI robots for manufacturing, construction, logistics, and service sectors are expected to be unveiled, with Doosan Robotics set to introduce next-generation AI robot solutions.

Spatial Computing has also emerged as a major topic for CES 2026. XR (Extended Reality) technologies have evolved further, and a wide range of practical innovations are expected to be introduced, including ultra-lightweight and highly immersive displays, core component technologies, spatial recognition-based interactions, and realistic content experiences.

In the Digital Health sector, sophisticated health management technologies based on smart devices are set to draw attention. Solutions that enhance everyday safety and health functions-such as personal wearable-based health monitoring, Asahi Kasei's radar-based fall detection technology from Japan, and Korean startup ReBio's smart water quality management-are expected to be in the spotlight.

In the Mobility sector, competition among software solutions for realizing autonomous driving is expected to intensify. Various mobility software innovations that combine advanced sensor-based data acquisition technologies with AI analysis capabilities will be unveiled, accelerating the shift in the overall industry’s technological paradigm.

In the Smart Home sector, the key point of interest will be how AI-based interconnected home solutions transform consumer lifestyles. Personalized device control and advanced convenience services will be highlighted, and the evolution of lifestyle-customized smart homes is expected to become more visible.

Yeom Seunghoon, Vice President and Technology Industry Leader at Samjong KPMG, stated, "With the rapid advancement of AI and robotics, advanced 'Physical AI' is expected to stand out at CES 2026." He added, "In the Smart Home sector, the combination of AI and home-'AI Home'-will become the new standard." He emphasized, "It is essential to pay close attention to how consumer lifestyles will be reshaped and to the near-future visions that companies are presenting."

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