Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 held from January 7-10 at Las Vegas introduced a variety of impressive robots unveiled by both startups and well-established companies. These robots cater to different needs ranging from human-like companions and pet-like assistants to smart home assistants and industrial robots. The showcase also included robots designed for surveillance, children, elderly care and robotics developers. This article takes a closer look at these innovative robots and explores their potential to transform daily life and industries across the globe.
Mirokaï - A Pet like Robot for Logistical Tasks and Interaction
Mirokaï is an innovative robot that combines captivating design with advanced technology, offering an interactive and adaptable solution for various tasks in diverse environments. Developed by French startup Enchanted Tools, Mirokaï aims to revolutionize the way humans and robots interact by providing a seamless and engaging experience.
Mirokaï is designed with simplicity, efficiency and agility in mind. Standing at 1.3 meters tall and weighing 30 kilograms, this robot offers impressive mobility by its unique rolling globe, enabling swift and smooth movement in any direction. The robot is equipped with 28 degrees of freedom, 12 time-of-flight cameras and a host of other advanced sensors that enhance its navigation, interaction and task performance.
One of Mirokaï’s standout features is its intuitive real-time animated facial expressions which allow for lifelike interactions. The robot’s connected handles and opposable thumbs achieve an exceptional 97% grasping success rate, surpassing the standard 60% in most robots. This makes Mirokaï highly versatile in performing various tasks from grasping objects to navigating complex spaces.
Mirokaï is well-suited for environments such as hospitals, hotels, airports and restaurants, where it can assist with logistical tasks while prioritizing human interaction. Its 8-hour battery life and ability to carry loads of up to 3 kg make it perfect for tasks like delivering trays in healthcare settings or transporting items in hospitality venues. With its unique design and functionality, Mirokaï is expected to be available on the market by 2025-2026, targeting large-scale production to meet the needs of various industries. Enchanted Tools aims to produce 100000 units within the next decade, offering a robot that seamlessly integrates into daily life, transforming how humans and machines collaborate.
Loona - A Smart Petbot Merging Play and Learning for Families
Loona by KEYi Tech is an intelligent petbot designed to bring joy, learning and companionship to families, especially those with children. Combining advanced AI with an engaging personality, Loona provides endless entertainment, educational interactions and emotional connection. Equipped with a robust AI engine capable of 5 trillion calculations per second, it ensures fast decision-making and seamless interaction through voice, gesture and facial recognition with 95% accuracy.
Loona offers a wide range of features including exciting games like bullfighting and follow the leader, keeping kids entertained for hours. Its ability to recognize family members through facial recognition ensures personalized experiences for everyone. With a focus on learning, Loona adapts to children’s habits and preferences, encouraging curiosity and developing a love for discovery. Powered by ChatGPT, Loona serves as a knowledgeable companion, answering questions and providing AI-generated visuals for an engaging learning experience.
Designed with security in mind, Loona processes most data locally to ensure privacy. It comes with a 2-hour playtime battery and automatically recharges using its docking station. Its advanced sensors including 3D Time of Flight (ToF), touch and gyroscope sensors, allow precise navigation. Loona's compact build and user-friendly features make it an ideal choice for families, providing a unique combination of playfulness and functionality.
KEYi Tech's founder, Jianbo says Loona is more than just a robot. Inspired by his lifelong fascination with robotics, he aimed to create an emotional companion blending technology with human interaction. Loona is designed to be 80% pet and 20% friend, making it a perfect addition to homes that want the joy of a pet without the challenges. With Loona, families can experience fun, learning and companionship in a whole new way.
Lynx All Terrain Robot - A Quadruped Robot Designed for Harsh Environments and Surveillance
DEEP Robotics has launched the Lynx All-Terrain Robot, designed to handle different types of surfaces and environments. The robot has a compact design and uses a special wheel-leg system, making it fast and agile. It reflects DEEP Robotics experience in creating robots for practical uses in industries.
Lynx is built to work in tough conditions. It can climb platforms up to 80 cm high, step over 22 cm obstacles and move at a speed of 5 m/s. Its dual battery system allows it to work continuously for three hours or cover a distance of up to 15 km without needing a recharge. The batteries are also easy to swap, ensuring less downtime.
This robot is made for all-weather tasks and has an IP54 protection rating, which makes it resistant to any harsh weather. It has features like a wide-angle 1080P camera for clear visuals, Wi-Fi and GPS for better navigation and the ability to send images and videos in real-time. The robot can be controlled using an app or a handheld remote.
Lynx is powered by advanced artificial intelligence from DEEP Robotics 'AI+' program, which enables it to adapt and perform tasks effectively across various environments. It also supports over-the-air updates (OTA), ensuring it can receive improvements and updates easily. The robot weighs 30 kg and can carry a load of up to 12 kg, making it suitable for carrying tools or equipment. It works in temperatures between 0°C and 40°C, making it reliable for industrial or home application. With its practical design and useful features, the Lynx All-Terrain Robot is a dependable option for industries that need a robot for tough environments and varied tasks.
Ropet - A Robot Pet for Emotional Support and Companionship
Ropet is an AI-powered robot pet designed to provide emotional support and interactive experiences. It uses ChatGPT to enable conversations in over 50 languages. Even offline, Ropet can respond with basic words to keep interactions smooth and engaging. Ropet recognizes faces, gestures and emotions through advanced visual recognition. It remembers its owner and people who interact with it often. It reacts with emotions like joy, affection or hunger, making it feel more personal. It can also recognize objects and food, displaying them on its expressive eyes. When it senses sadness, Ropet offers comfort by extending its arms for a hug.
The robot dances to music with moves that are randomly generated, creating unique performances every time. Users can customize its appearance with different eye styles, masks and outfits. Users earn interaction points in the app by engaging with the robot, which can then be used to unlock various designs and customization options, making the experience fun and personal.
Ropet features wireless charging, a Type-C port and a tumbler-style base for playful movement. It also has dynamic lights on the charging dock that sync with music. Weighing 600 grams, Ropet operates for two hours on a 30-minute charge. Its camera and microphone are discreetly placed to ensure a natural look and feel, with most data stored locally to maintain privacy.
This AI pet is ideal for people who cannot care for real pets but need companionship. It suits children, elderly users and busy professionals by offering emotional support without needing feeding, walking or grooming. Ropet is compatible with iOS and Android, with a Pro version featuring additional features. Created by a team of experts from Stanford and leading tech companies, Ropet represents a new step in emotional AI. It combines advanced technology with warmth to create a unique, interactive companion.
Booster T1 - A Humanoid Robot that Can Play Soccer and Do Dynamic Activities
The Booster T1 by Booster Electronics is an advanced humanoid robot designed for both performance and versatility. Standing 1.2 meters tall and weighing 30kg, it can walk, do push-ups, kick a soccer ball and even strike kung fu poses. With 23 degrees of freedom including flexible joints and a peak knee torque of 130N.m, the T1 is designed to perform dynamic movements with ease. It’s particularly popular in robotics research due to its powerful AI capabilities offering 200 TOPS of AI performance, which makes it well-suited for tasks like soccer in competitions such as RoboCup.
The T1 is equipped with a depth camera and optional LIDAR for vision, as well as a microphone array and speaker for audio interactions. Its high-strength metal and engineering plastic shell makes it durable and resistant to falls. It can recover from falls on its own, showcasing its resilience in active environments.
Developers will appreciate the easy-to-use ROS2 compatibility, various simulation environments like Isaac Sim and Webots and multimodal interaction support including voice recognition and text-to-speech features. Whether you're a robotics enthusiast or a professional developer, the Booster T1 offers cutting-edge features for experimentation and development. With a battery life of 1.5 hours when walking and 3.5 hours when standing, the T1 ensures lasting performance for long-duration tasks.
Jennie - A Robotic Dog for Companionship and Emotional Support
Jennie, the lifelike robotic dog by Tombot is more than just a product. It’s a companion designed to offer comfort and emotional support to individuals dealing with challenges such as Alzheimer, anxiety and loneliness. Inspired by the founder’s personal journey with his mother, Jennie brings the warmth of a real pet without the demands of traditional animal care.
This robotic puppy features remarkable interactive capabilities. Equipped with touch sensors all over her body, Jennie reacts to gentle strokes or petting, mimicking the behavior of a real dog. She responds to voice commands, offering a range of actions, from barking on command to wagging her tail, ensuring users feel engaged and connected. The real puppy sounds, captured from a 12-week-old Labrador, further enhance the lifelike experience making Jennie a soothing presence for those in need of companionship.
Jennie is powered by a rechargeable battery, allowing users to interact with her throughout the day and recharge her overnight. With a free smartphone app, users can customize Jennie’s features, track daily interactions and even update her commands through software upgrades. This app gives users complete control, offering a customized experience that grows over time.
What sets Jennie apart is its affordability. At a price point of $450, it’s a much more accessible option compared to other robotic pets in the market, which can cost thousands. More than just a toy, Jennie is a lifeline for many, helping combat the loneliness and emotional strain often experienced by individuals with dementia or other health conditions.
Jennie is not just a robot. She’s a companion offering the joy of a pet without the challenges of pet care. With Jennie, the therapeutic power of animal companionship is now available to those who need it most. Jennie creating moments of joy, comfort and emotional connection with a simple touch or command.
Apollo - A Humanoid Robot for Industrial Tasks
Apptronik, a robotics firm based in Austin, Texas unveiled its humanoid robot - Apollo which is designed for industrial applications and eventual expansion into diverse sectors like construction, healthcare and retail. Drawing from its experience with over 10 robot models including NASA’s Valkyrie, Apptronik has positioned Apollo as a transformative solution in the robotics industry.
Apollo's key features include its height of 5’8”, weight of 160 pounds and ability to lift up to 55 pounds. It is equipped with advanced force control architecture, ensuring safe operations around humans. The robot’s modular design allows flexibility, enabling Apollo to be mounted on various platforms, either mobile or stationary. It also features hot-swappable batteries with a four-hour runtime, ensuring continuous operation.
Apollo’s design incorporates intuitive communication tools such as LED indicators on its head, mouth and chest. These LEDs provide visual indications to users, enhancing its interaction by displaying the robot’s status, emotions or actions, creating a more engaged and user-friendly experience. Its ability to navigate human spaces makes it versatile for tasks like trailer unloading, case picking, palletization and machine tending. Apptronik has partnered with Mercedes-Benz for factory pilots, which began in March 2024. These projects test Apollo’s efficiency in real-world industrial environments. Similarly, the company also made collaborations with Figure and BMW and Agility and Amazon highlighting its growing trend of integrating humanoid robots into manufacturing and logistics.
Apollo made its in-person debut at CES 2025 where Attendees noted Apollo’s smooth movements and welcoming design which contrasts with the darker industrial aesthetics of other robots. Apptronik plans to roll out beta units for field pilots by 2025 with commercial availability expected by late 2025. As Apollo undergoes rigorous testing and development, its potential to revolutionize warehouse operations and beyond is gaining momentum.
Aria - A Human Like Robot for Interaction and Companionship
Realbotix has introduced Aria, a human-like robot designed to redefine how humans interact with machines. With a focus on connection and companionship, the company aims to create robots that are not only realistic in appearance but also capable of emotional and engaging interactions.
Aria offers a high level of customization, allowing users to choose between pre-designed models or create unique configurations. The robot is available in male, female or completely customized forms. Aria uses 17 motors to replicate natural human eye and mouth movements, creating a more lifelike and engaging expression. These motors allow Aria to exhibit nuanced facial gestures that enhance the emotional connection with users. The modular design ensures that users can swap faces, hairstyles and even colors in seconds. Special RFID tags enable Aria to recognize these changes and adjust its personality and behavior accordingly, making it a highly adaptive companion.
There are three models of Aria available. The bust version featuring just the head and neck, costs $10,000. A modular version that can be disassembled is priced at $150,000, while the fully standing model with a rolling base, designed for smooth mobility costs $175,000. Though Aria cannot walk, its rolling base allows for immersive and interactive experiences. The purpose behind Aria’s development is to address loneliness and to form a meaningful human connection. According to Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Realbotix, the focus is on making robots that express emotions and engage in meaningful conversations. Aria’s advanced AI enables real-time interactions, making it suitable not only as a personal companion but also for roles in hospitals or theme parks.
Since its launch, Aria has sparked strong reactions on social media. Some users have admired its realistic design, while others have shared mixed opinions. The ability to change its appearance and personality has added to the product's appeal. Realbotix believes Aria is a step toward bridging the gap between humans and machines, making technology more personal and interactive.
G1 - A Versatile Dual-Arm Robot for Industrial and Home Tasks
The G1 - Galbot is an advanced mobile dual-arm robot designed to assist across various industries including home, retail, manufacturing and pharmacy. It brings artificial general intelligence (AGI) capabilities into everyday life, performing tasks such as cleaning, decluttering and fetching items in homes, stocktaking and restocking in retail environments, sorting and packaging in manufacturing and delivering medicines and managing inventories in pharmacies. The robot’s versatile functions make it an ideal tool for increasing productivity and efficiency in multiple sectors.
Galbot’s standout feature is its focus on dexterous grasping, which enables the robot to manipulate objects with the same flexibility as humans. The development of DexGraspNet, a massive dataset containing 1.32 million grasps across 5355 objects is a key milestone in enhancing the robot's capabilities. This dataset allows Galbot to learn various ways to handle objects with diverse textures and shapes, offering a higher success rate in complex manipulation tasks. Galbot’s work in this area has been enhanced by utilizing NVIDIA Isaac Sim, a platform that accelerates the robot's learning process and enables cross-dataset experiments, improving its ability to perform in real-world scenarios.
The most recent version, DexGraspNet 2.0 expands on this by enabling dexterous grasping in cluttered environments, achieving a 90.7% success rate in real-world testing. This success in sim-to-real transfer makes Galbot’s technology highly applicable for tasks requiring fine motor skills, further driving its adoption in industries that demand precision and versatility.
With its 173 cm height, 190 cm arm span and 10-hour runtime, the G1 - Galbot represents the forefront of robotics, offering an effective solution for various tasks across industries, further cementing its role in revolutionizing the future of robotics.
AI Me - A Pet-Like Robot for Companionship and Smart Home Assistance
TCL's AI Me Robot is a revolutionary advancement in artificial intelligence, designed to be an intelligent and emotionally responsive companion for users. Introduced at CES 2025, this robot blends cutting-edge technology with a highly interactive and personalized user experience. Equipped with advanced sensors, cameras and AI-driven capabilities, AI Me can engage in meaningful conversations, provide assistance and adapt to its environment. Its emotionally intelligent design allows it to understand and respond to human emotions, making it more than just a machine. It becomes a partner that shares experiences and enriches daily life.
The AI Me Robot boasts several key features that enhance its functionality. Its modular design allows it to detach from a space capsule base, making it portable and easy to move around. It can be paired with smart devices to control home functions such as adjusting temperature settings and can also serve as a surveillance camera when needed. Additionally, AI Me's AI capabilities enable it to recognize and describe objects, making it a useful tool for both everyday assistance and security purposes. The robot’s expressive digital eyes, which change based on its mood adds a unique and engaging element to its design, creating an interactive experience that feels human-like.
One of AI Me’s standout features is its ability to integrate with smart cars, offering control over infotainment and essential settings. At night, it can monitor the home, ensuring security while creating AI-generated images and animations for children before bedtime. TCL's AI Me is designed to grow with its users, learning from interactions and continuously improving its responses. This makes it an ideal companion for families, offering both functional support and emotional connection.
While still a concept, AI Me represents the future of AI-driven companionship, seamlessly blending technology with human interaction and promising to redefine how robots are integrated into daily life.
Go2 - A Quadruped Robot for Surveillance and Adaptive Assistance
Unitree's Go2 is a highly advanced, intelligent quadruped robot designed for a variety of applications, from home assistance to complex industrial tasks. Built on embodied AI, the Go2 integrates sophisticated sensors and algorithms to offer autonomous navigation, adaptive movement and powerful interaction capabilities.
The robot's standout feature is its upgraded 4D LiDAR system, which offers an impressive 360° x 90° hemispherical view for recognition, providing exceptional terrain adaptability and obstacle avoidance with minimal blind spots. The Go2 can autonomously navigate, map areas and follow designated paths, making it ideal for tasks like delivery, surveillance and data collection. The robot’s motor performance has been enhanced by 30%, offering increased strength, stability and flexibility. With a peak joint torque of 45N.m, Go2 is capable of performing dynamic movements such as jumping, climbing over obstacles and even upside-down walking, demonstrating remarkable agility.
The battery capacity of Go2 has also seen a 150% upgrade, allowing for extended operation times between 2 to 4 hours, depending on usage. With a high-capacity 15000mAh battery available as an option, users can expect improved energy efficiency, stability and power.
For intelligent interaction, Go2 features real-time HD image transmission and remote monitoring via its dedicated app. This system supports a range of communication and control options including voice commands and graphical programming, which makes it user-friendly for both beginners and advanced users. Additionally, Go2 offers several variants including the AIR, PRO and EDU models, each designed to different needs from personal use to educational and professional applications. Overall, Unitree’s Go2 represents a leap in robotic technology, combining versatility, intelligence and powerful hardware to create a highly capable and flexible robotic assistant for various industries and everyday tasks.
Romi - A Conversational & Emotional Companion Robot to Combat Loneliness
Mixi Inc. has unveiled Romi, an innovative emotional support robot designed to combat loneliness, anxiety and depression. Showcased at CES 2025, Romi is more than just a traditional AI. It’s an empathetic companion that interacts with users through genuine conversations, offering a unique solution for those struggling with isolation.
What sets Romi apart is its ability to engage in natural, free-flowing dialogue. Unlike robots with pre-defined responses, Romi uses an advanced proprietary communication AI to facilitate dynamic conversations. This deep learning AI continuously adjusts its responses according to the conversation’s flow, making it capable of responding thoughtfully to a wide range of topics. Romi’s emotional intelligence is further amplified by its capacity to express over 150 facial expressions and movement patterns, which help convey empathy and warmth in every interaction. Whether users are happy, sad or frustrated, Romi can communicate in ways that feel emotionally supportive.
Since its launch, Romi has found its place in homes, classrooms, healthcare facilities and senior care centers. Its success in Japan has been particularly noteworthy, as it has been used to help elderly residents in nursing homes feel less isolated. Romi’s presence has even been shown to enhance communication in classrooms, helping children develop their speaking skills and connect with each other. The robot’s ability to foster interaction among patients with anxiety or those recovering from surgery has made it a valuable tool in medical environments as well.
Looking ahead, Mixi plans to expand Romi’s availability internationally. This robot, which currently retails in Japan is set to be released in a new model, Romi Lacatan in spring 2025. With ongoing development and enhancements including improved memory and long-term learning, Romi is set to become a key player in emotional well-being and social care.
ADAM - A Humanoid Robot Designed Mainly for Beverage Service
ADAM, developed by Richtech Robotics is an AI-powered humanoid robot designed to transform beverage service. Serving as a bartender, barista and boba maker, ADAM offers businesses an all-in-one solution to streamline beverage preparation. With its advanced technology, ADAM can craft cocktails, serve barista-quality coffee and create perfectly-blended bubble tea, all with precision and consistency.
ADAM’s AI technology allows it to interact with customers, provide drink recommendations and adapt to changing environments. Equipped with two agile arms, ADAM efficiently handles complex recipes, ensuring speedy service while maintaining high-quality standards. The robot’s design is adaptable to different environments, making it suitable for a wide range of venues such as restaurants, stadiums and coffee shops.
Recent installations of ADAM demonstrate its versatility. In Illinois, ADAM serves a variety of drinks at a One Kitchen restaurant inside a Walmart, offering a selection of boba tea and specialty coffee. At the Texas Rangers MLB Stadium, ADAM delivers cocktails and mocktails to fans in high-volume settings. ADAM also enhances the coffee experience in Oakland’s Botbar and provides a unique menu at the Walmart Ghost Kitchens in Atlanta.
ADAM’s features contribute to business efficiency by reducing waste, optimizing labor costs and eliminating product variation. With 24/7 operation, ADAM maximizes revenue generation while ensuring customers enjoy perfect drinks every time. Furthermore, ADAM engages customers with real-time conversations and responsive movements, making interactions enjoyable and memorable. In summary, ADAM combines advanced AI, robotic efficiency and a customer-friendly experience, offering a unique solution for businesses looking to improve beverage service and create an unforgettable experience.
Ballie - The AI-Powered Home Companion Robot for Smart Living
AI-powered home companion robot of Samsung Electronics, Ballie has made significant strides since it was first introduced at CES 2020. As of January 2025, Ballie is still not yet fully available for consumers, but Samsung has made substantial progress in refining the robot and it is now set to debut in the U.S. market later this year.
Ballie is designed to autonomously navigate homes, assisting with a variety of household tasks. It connects to and controls home appliances, continually learning user’s patterns to offer smarter, more personalized services. Ballie provides peace of mind by sending video updates of pets or loved ones when users are away from home. It can also set the perfect ambiance for any situation, whether that’s playing music, projecting workout videos or answering calls.
At CES 2025, Samsung highlighted the latest advancements in Ballie’s capabilities. The robot now includes a built-in projector that can stream content onto various surfaces, further enhancing its role as a multifunctional companion. For example, Ballie was seen projecting the movie Uncharted during demonstrations and responding to voice commands such as resizing the projected image or offering information about local attractions.
Ballie comes equipped with multiple sensors and cameras to create a 3D map of the home, while also recognizing foot taps as a unique input method. Additionally, users can control smart home devices, receive weather updates and ask questions via voice commands. While Samsung has yet to disclose a specific release date or pricing details, the company confirmed that Ballie will ship to consumers later in 2025.
Reachy 2 - An Open-Source Humanoid Robot for Developers and Robotic Researchers
Reachy 2, the latest innovation from Pollen Robotics is an open-source humanoid robot designed to cater to both developers and robotics enthusiasts. This versatile robot stands out as a platform for embodied AI and real-world applications, offering an engaging and intuitive experience for beginners while meeting the advanced needs of researchers. Its ability to perform object manipulation in diverse environments including homes, hospitals, offices and retail spaces, showcases its practicality and adaptability.
At its core, Reachy 2 runs on ROS2 Foxy and can be controlled via Python or teleoperated through a VR interface. Developers can dive into its Python SDK to quickly prototype and implement ideas. The VR teleoperation feature provides a seamless experience, allowing users to remotely control its arms, hands and head while viewing the environment through Reachy’s cameras. With 7-DOF bio-inspired arms, Reachy 2 mimics human-like movements, lifting objects up to 3 kg and demonstrating dexterous manipulation.
The robot is offered in four configurations - single-arm or dual-arm setups, with the option of a mobile or stationary base. The most comprehensive kit includes a dual-arm setup and a mobile base equipped with three omniwheels, a LiDAR system and multiple sensors for smooth navigation and extended working space. Its advanced vision system includes RGB-D cameras, stereo microphones and depth perception capabilities, enabling precise interactions and natural human-robot collaboration. The robot's expressive head and motorized antennas enhance its ability to communicate effectively in various environments.
For developers, Reachy 2 is a powerful tool for machine learning. Its CPU-powered processing unit supports seamless compatibility with modern AI frameworks and enables rapid exploration of new learning models. With support for Docker-based software stacks, OTA updates and real-time monitoring, developers can optimize the robot for complex tasks efficiently.
Since its launch, Reachy 2 has been adopted by leading institutions including Cornell University, Hugging Face and Carnegie Mellon University. These partnerships highlight the robot’s potential in fields ranging from advanced AI research to real-world applications. Its open-source nature ensures accessibility, enabling developers and researchers to contribute to and expand the platform. Reachy 2 represents a significant step forward in humanoid robotics, offering a modular, adaptable solution that empowers innovation.
