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Jan 8
CES 2026: Lenovo unveils cloud-to-device strategy

Lenovo detailed a Hybrid AI strategy at the CES 2026 technology conference, outlining plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across cloud infrastructure and personal devices as part of an effort to build an end-to-end AI computing network.

At CES 2026, leading South Korean corporations such as LG Electronics, Hyundai Motor Group, and Samsung Electronics drew attention by focusing on robot actuators—critical components that function as joints in humanoid robots. Industry experts highlight actuators as a key growth market, as a single humanoid robot requires over 100 actuators to ensure performance and manage costs. This focus aligns with the growing interest in physical artificial intelligence applications across sectors.
Nvidia's next-generation AI superchip, Vera Rubin, has become the center of industry debate following comments by CEO Jensen Huang at CES 2026, where he said the product had entered the production phase. The statement has drawn scrutiny from the semiconductor supply chain, particularly memory makers, as questions emerge over the readiness of sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) for commercial deployment.
Humanoid robots demonstrated more advanced intelligence and dominated CES 2026. However, they have yet to enter large-scale commercialization and widespread adoption. In contrast, various functional robots are already thriving, including increasingly sophisticated robot vacuum cleaners, pool-cleaning robots, and lawn-mowing robots. Innovation did not disappoint at CES this year, with many competing in the smart home space.

Startups at CES 2026 are broadening the scope of wearable technology, shifting focus beyond fitness and health tracking toward workplace productivity and personal media applications, as early-stage companies look to stand out in a crowded hardware market.

At a media briefing on January 6, Nvidia's chief executive, Jensen Huang, offered further details on the safety design and real-world operating conditions of the company's newly unveiled autonomous-driving platform, Nvidia Alpamayo, as questions mount over how quickly such systems can move from demonstration to daily use.

Tesla CEO predicts AI's future hinges on China's power capacity
Jan 9, 15:16
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently stated that electricity is the ultimate currency in the AI race, aligning with supply chain insights showcased at CES 2026 around autonomous vehicles, robotics, and various AI applications.
Chinese robotics developers appeared at CES 2026 with a stronger focus on commercial deployment, highlighting embodied intelligence and real-world applications as companies sought to raise international visibility beyond conceptual demonstrations.

On the opening day of CES 2026, Lenovo followed Nvidia and AMD by bringing its annual flagship event, Lenovo Tech World, to CES for the first time. Held at the iconic Sphere venue in Las Vegas, the event marked the largest Lenovo Tech World to date.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, together with eight other government departments, has released the plan for "AI + Manufacturing." While framed as an industrial upgrade policy, it functions in practice as a strategically significant AI roadmap.

At CES 2026, Hyundai Motor Group reaffirmed its confidence in robotics subsidiary Boston Dynamics, as Chinese robot developers gain greater visibility in global markets and intensify competition in humanoid and industrial robotics.

AI server demand pushed Taiwan's three major ODMs — Foxconn, Wistron, and Quanta — to record-high revenue in 2025, with all three surpassing NT$1 trillion (US$32 billion). The momentum is expected to carry into 2026 as Nvidia's GB and VR (Vera Rubin) platforms transition smoothly, supporting stronger performance in the second half.