CES 2026

"There was a noticeably smaller crowd compared to the last CES." The atmosphere at CES 2026, the world's largest electronics and IT exhibition held in Las Vegas, USA, is said to be quite different from previous years. An industry insider who attended CES both last year and this year remarked, "The first day was packed with people, but from the second day onward, the crowd was not as large as before. In the past, it was difficult even to walk through the hallways, but this time it was relatively easy." As of December 31, the number of companies registered on the CES 2026 official website was about 4,300 from approximately 160 countries. This is a decrease of about 500 compared to last year's CES, which had around 4,800 companies. The number of Chinese companies attending dropped by 397 from last year's 1,339 to 942 this year. Similarly, the number of Korean companies decreased from 1,031 last year to 853 this year, a reduction of 178 companies. Why Has the Number of CES Participants De

The world's largest electronics and IT exhibition, CES 2026, has expanded its scope to include health management and wellness, intensifying the technological competition among healthcare companies. This year, a large number of domestic and international healthcare companies participated in CES, showcasing a variety of technologies such as AI-based personalized health management, robotics-integrated products, and home care solutions. The core keyword that emerged was "intelligent healthcare," which goes beyond simple massage or fitness devices to analyze the user's condition and autonomously adjust its operations. On January 8 (local time), Korean mid-sized company Bodyfriend set up a 157-pyeong (approximately 520 square meters) booth in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), unveiling a total of 40 products across 21 categories. Of particular note was the upgraded model of the AI healthcare robot "733," which features new technology enabling ankle rotation, drawin

An artificial intelligence (AI) platform has emerged that enables real-time safety diagnostics and lifespan prediction of electric vehicle batteries without removing them from the vehicle. Quantum Hightech developed a full-cycle management solution that predicts early signs and abnormal symptoms of battery fires based on real-world electric vehicle data, and won the CES Innovation Award at the world's largest electronics and IT exhibition, CES 2026. Hyunju Ahn, CEO of Quantum Hightech, explained in an interview with The Asia Business Daily at the Korean Pavilion in Eureka Park at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, USA, on January 8 (local time), "We collect cell-level data from batteries in real driving conditions, second by second, to the cloud and analyze it using AI, all without removing the battery." CEO Ahn, a former Hyundai Motor Group employee, noticed that while electric vehicle data is increasing, analysis and utilization are lagging behind. This led her to start the company two years ag

On January 8 (local time), Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot 'Atlas', developed by Hyundai Motor Group's robotics affiliate, was awarded the 'Best Robot' prize in the 'Best of CES 2026' by global IT media outlet CNET at the world's largest electronics and IT exhibition, CES 2026. CNET, the official partner for selecting the 'Best of CES', is a global technology media group that includes CNET, PCMag, Mashable, ZDNET, and Lifehacker. CNET highly praised Atlas for its natural, human-like walking ability and sophisticated design, selecting it as the 'Best Robot' of CES 2026. The outlet especially noted that the next-generation robot, designed for collaboration with humans, demonstrated the group's vision for human-centered AI robotics. CNET stated, "Atlas was by far the best among the many humanoid robots we saw at CES 2026," adding, "The prototype demonstrated at the exhibition left a strong impression with its natural gait, and the product version, which is close to mass production, is no

"This is the world's first product that not only grows vegetables inside a box, but also uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze the user's preferences and health and cultivates vegetables accordingly." On January 7 (local time), at CES 2026, the world's largest electronics and IT exhibition held in Las Vegas, USA, Francisco Wang, founder and CEO of the US food tech startup Luya AI, pointed to the plant appliance "AI Vegetable Cultivation Box" and made this statement. In an interview with The Asia Business Daily on January 7 (local time), CEO Wang said, "Luya AI's product is not just a cultivation box, but a personalized nutrition system," adding, "It is the world's first product that not only grows vegetables inside a box, but also uses AI to analyze the user's preferences and health and cultivates vegetables accordingly." Luya AI's product works by placing a tray with microgreen seeds and adding water, after which the AI analyzes the user and completes cultivation in 7 to 14 da

"Until just a few years ago, major overseas companies used to ignore our company, but now they are seeking us out and requesting consultations themselves." Jaehyung Lee, CEO of Stratio Korea, an infrared AI company, emphasized the need for continued support for the growth of the Korean AI industry during a meeting between Korean startups and the Ministry of Science and ICT, held on January 8 (local time) at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, USA. At this meeting, companies that won the CES 2026 Innovation Award and the Ministry of Science and ICT's AI Champion Award?including Mobilint, Persona AI, DeepX, HL Mando, Stratio Korea, and Baccatio?attended and shared their opinions on the support needed from the government. The participants suggested that it is important to connect follow-up support to the commercialization of technology developed through the Ministry of Science and ICT’s ICT R&D programs. In particular, they emphasized the need for policies that provide connected support for companies

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia unveiled their plans to realize "Physical AI" utilizing the development of AI chips for robots at "CES 2026," the world's largest electronics and IT exhibition. These chips operate with ultra-low power consumption for efficiency and, because they do not rely on network connections, are also specialized for security. On January 8 (local time), at "CES Foundry 2026" in Las Vegas, USA, the Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Robotics Lab announced that, in collaboration with AI semiconductor specialist DEEPX, they have completed the development of a chip for "On-Device AI" and are ready for mass production. CES Foundry is a new exhibition and presentation program introduced this year at CES, aiming to foster integrated discussions on three major innovative technologies: AI, blockchain, and quantum technology. The AI chip jointly developed by Hyundai Motor Company, Kia, and DEEPX operates with ultra-low power consumption under 5W, detecting data in real time and pe

HL Clemmove, an HL Group company specializing in autonomous driving solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Infineon, a leading global semiconductor company, to develop future automotive technologies. On January 7 (local time), at CES 2026, the world's largest electronics and IT exhibition held in Las Vegas, USA, representatives from both companies?including Lee Yunhaeng, President of HL Clemmove; Hong Daegun, Chief Technology Officer (CTO); Peter Schaefer, Vice President of Infineon; and Thomas Boehm, Vice President?attended and signed the agreement. The two companies have agreed to collaborate on the joint development of Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture and to accelerate innovation in autonomous driving technology. The SDV architecture enables integrated management of numerous electronic control units (ECUs). Unlike traditional function-based distributed control, it adopts a zone control approach, grouping and managing physical proximity areas together. Th

Global materials company 3M unveiled its next-generation optical solutions development strategy at 'CES 2026,' the world's largest electronics and IT exhibition, in line with the spread of 'COE OLED (Circularly Polarizer-Free Organic Light Emitting Diode).' This technology is expected to play a decisive role in determining the quality of next-generation OLEDs currently being developed by Samsung and LG. On the 7th (local time) at the CES 2026 venue, Park Sunyong, Application Engineering Specialist at 3M, told reporters, "We are developing a next-generation optical film solution that can finely control the reflection and transmission of light, improving visibility while maintaining brightness." COE OLED removes the polarizer that was previously attached to the front of the traditional OLED structure. By eliminating the polarizer, it is possible to enhance screen brightness and energy efficiency, which is why major home appliance and display companies such as Samsung Electronics and LG E

Fifteen "C-Lab startups" nurtured by Samsung Electronics participated in "CES 2026," the world's largest IT and home appliance exhibition, held in Las Vegas, United States. Samsung Electronics set up a "C-Lab (Creative Lab) Exhibition Hall" at the startup pavilion "Eureka Park" within the Venetian Expo from January 6 to 9, 2026 (local time) during CES 2026. C-Lab is a startup incubation program by Samsung Electronics that discovers and nurtures startups with creative ideas and supports them through commercialization. This year, 15 C-Lab startups participated in the CES exhibition. At their respective booths, the startups welcomed visitors by showcasing a variety of products and innovative services based on the latest technology trends, including artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and digital health. Upon entering Eureka Park, where the exhibition was held, the first thing that caught the eye was the booth of "RONIK," a C-Lab Outside startup. RONIK is