Robots displayed at CES 2026 show they're not trying to be sci-fi anymore. They’re practical, folding laundry and offering companionship.

For several decades, Boston Dynamics has pioneered the development of advanced robots, including humanoids and four-legged systems tested by the military as a way to carry supplies over rough terrain. The company was sold to Google in 2013 and bought by SoftBank in 2017. In 2021, Hyundai acquired a controlling stake.

"What has now changed," Skild AI CEO Deepak Pathak told Fortune, "is that these models or these robots can now can learn from data."

LG's humanoid CLOiD bot wowed the CES crowd with promises of laundry, dishes, and dinner prep. It impressed me, too—but history suggests robot helpers rarely make it out of the demo stage.

X-Origin AI showcased Yonbo X1, a $570 ChatGPT-powered robot designed to help children learn through empathy, adaptability, and interactive play.

The life-size sex robot uses conversational AI and memory to create a more personalized experience. Lovense debuted at CES 2026 with a product that is hard to ignore. The brand, known for its app-connected sex toys, unveiled an AI-powered companion doll that combines physical intimacy with conversational intelligence.

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Boston Dynamics is an undisputed frontrunner in the race to develop humanoid robots —and now, its Atlas robot is getting to work at Hyundai. A corner of the parts warehouse at Hyundai’s Georgia factory is home to on-the-job training for Atlas.