CES 2026: China’s Robot Revolution: Humanoids, Edge AI and Rapid Prototyping

Описание: 🎧 CES 2026 revealed a major shift in hardware and AI.
In this episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian and Kate break down the real trends from CES 2026, beyond the hype.

You’ll learn:
🤖 Why humanoid robots and physical AI dominated the show
🇨🇳 How Chinese hardware suppliers are leading robotics, AI devices, and fast prototyping
🌍 What Europe and Korea brought to CES in AI, mobility, and industrial tech
🏭 Why many startups and US companies are returning to China for manufacturing, despite tariffs

👇 Use the chapters below to jump to key sections.

00:00 CES 2026: what mattered this year
01:00 Why CES still matters for hardware & startups
02:57 China’s growing presence at CES
04:36 Humanoid robots & the rise of physical AI
07:31 Why China leads in AI hardware & robotics
09:01 Regulation, chips & the global AI race
11:08 Beyond China: Europe, Korea & global innovation
13:04 Wearables, tracking & health tech everywhere
15:51 Manufacturing strategies founders discussed at CES
16:28 Why many companies are returning to China
18:09 Tariffs, uncertainty & supply-chain reality
19:38 Key takeaways for founders & product teams
20:03 Final thoughts & how Sofeast can help

ADDITIONAL SOURCES

Best of CES 2026 - The Verge -    • Best of CES 2026  

7 Crazy Robots at CES 2026 -    • I Wasn’t Ready for These Robots (CES 2026)  

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