Before Atlas takes its first steps into the world of work later this year, I found myself face-to-face with CES 2026's most talked-about robot on the show floor.

CES 2026, the annual consumer tech conference held in Las Vegas, is here. And lucky for you, we have TechCrunch editors and reporters on the ground to cover the news, scout out the interesting, weird,

From AI-driven robotics to biotech, and next-generation computing, the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show is full of innovative new technology.

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CES 2026 Read and watch our complete CES coverage here Updated less than 2 hours ago Boston Dynamics is a pioneer in the humanoid robot sector, with Atlas first appearing in 2013 before going on to become the advanced bipedal bot that it is today.

China’s PLA demonstrated a motion-controlled combat robot that mirrors an operator’s movements, highlighting its push for teleoperated systems.

Samsung will unveil its future OLED tech at CES 2026, featuring AI-powered robots, durable car displays, and ultra-thin laptop panels.

Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a neuromorphic electronic skin that allows humanoid robots to sense touch, detect pain and trigger instant reflexes. The modular, nerve-like system improves safety,

A watch that can potentially identify early signs of dementia, a toothbrush that can smell diabetes and a robot that can fold your washing - welcome to the weirdest tech on display at CES, the world’s biggest consumer electronics show in Las Vegas.

Tech companies are collectively spending billions to turn the age old sci-fi trope of humanoid, general-purpose robots into reality. So far, that momentous effort has mostly produced staged performances,